Meaning & use
studious
Devoted to careful study or learning; diligent about schoolwork or reading.
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Even as a child, she was studious, spending weekends buried in library books.
His studious approach to every assignment earned him a reputation among the faculty.
A note on using this word
Studious describes a habitual dedication to learning, not just temporary effort on one task, which distinguishes it from 'hardworking.'
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