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.

characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; "a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket"; "a quiet studious child"

Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.

Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.

Planned with study; deliberate; studied.

marked by care and effort; "made a studious attempt to fix the television set"