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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Studious \Stu"di*ous\, adjective [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See {Study}.]
1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. --Locke.
3. 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.
You that are so studious Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. --Massinger.
4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology can be invented? --Rambler.
5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic]
But let my due feet never fail To walk the studious cloister's pale. --Milton. -- {Stu"di*ous*ly}, adverb -- {Stu"di*ous*ness}, noun
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
studiously
adverb: in a studious manner; "she examined the data studiously"
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