Found 2 items, similar to Studiousness.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: studiousness studiousness n : diligent study
English → English (gcide) Definition: Studiousness Studious \Stu"di*ous\, a. [L. studious: cf. F. studieux. See Study.] 1. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. --Locke. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] You that are so studious Of my affairs, wholly neglect your own. --Massinger. [1913 Webster] 4. Planned with study; deliberate; studied. [1913 Webster] For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology can be invented? --Rambler. [1913 Webster] 5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade. [Poetic] [1913 Webster] But let my due feet never fail To walk the studious cloister's pale. --Milton. [1913 Webster] -- Stu"di*ous*ly, adv. -- Stu"di*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]