studious

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

1. adj. Given to diligent study: a quiet, studious child.
2. adj. Conducive to study.
3. adj. Marked by steady attention and effort; assiduous: made a studious attempt to fix the television set.
4. adj. Giving or evincing careful regard; heedful: "The major . . . was very studious of his appearance” ( H.E. Bates).
5. adj. Deliberate; contrived.

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. Given to study or learning; inclined to learn or investigate; seeking knowledge from books, inquiry, meditation, or by other means: as, a studious pupil or investigator; a studious reasoner.
2. Exercising study or careful consideration; attentively mindful or considerate; thoughtful; heedful; intent; assiduous.
3. Manifesting study or deliberation; planned; studied.
4. Devoted to or used for the purposes of study; serving as a place of study or contemplation.
5. Synonyms Studious, Scholarly. Studious represents a fact in conduct; scholarly, a fact in taste or predilection, or a similar result: as, he was very studious, but not really of scholarly instincts, nor likely ever to produce a scholarly treatise.

Wiktionary

1. adj. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
2. adj. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
3. adj. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies.
4. adj. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. adj. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. adj. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books.
2. adj. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
3. adj. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of.
4. adj. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
5. adj. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation.

WordNet 3.0

1. adj. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
2. adj. marked by care and effort