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 ]