\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.
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}, adv. -- {Stu"di*ous*ness}, n.