studiously

Examples

• All

• Ambassador Pardo complains that the treaty "is often studiously unclear, and predictability suffers."

  Academic text (2005)

• Here on this first night, I find myself studiously avoiding the basement.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Information or inquiry that will hurt the group's interest is studiously, if not always self-consciously, avoided.

  Academic text (1994)

• As they pass her office, they look in: she's already at her workstation, studiously avoiding their gaze.

  Fiction book (2001)

• Chen studiously avoided flashy meetings with politicians and focused instead on the young and common folk.

  Academic text (2015)

• Although we now remember him for his reputed honesty, Washington's most celebrated virtue was perhaps his studiously crafted civility.

  Academic text (2009)

• "Yes, wasn't it?" agreed Annabelle, studiously applying a dab of Denmark lotion across her cheekbones.

  Fiction book (1990)

• She studied studiously for her exams, ensuring she understood every concept.

• He approached the complex problem studiously, taking detailed notes and asking questions.

• The student worked studiously on her art project, paying close attention to every brushstroke.

Synonyms

C

carefully

vsstudiously

978 1.0

In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm

adds the idea of focused learning effort beyond general caution

D

deliberately

vsstudiously

320 3.7

To do something on purpose and with care

stresses careful effort and learning focus rather than mere intentional action

C

closely

vsstudiously

269 1.4

With careful attention to small details

leans more toward careful effort in learning than mere observation

I

intently

vsstudiously

48 3.1

A person looks or listens with full attention

is more about sustained learning effort rather than a single focused moment

D

diligently

vsstudiously

38 4.1

In a careful and steady way that shows hard work

leans more toward careful effort in learning and study contexts

M

meticulously

vsstudiously

32 8.3

With great care and close attention to small details

puts more emphasis on careful learning and effort than only precision

P

painstakingly

vsstudiously

20 6.0

With great care and attention to small details

is similar but stresses learning intention rather than pure thoroughness

A

attentively

vsstudiously

9 3.0

With care and strong focus on what you see or hear

includes that focus but highlights effort directed at learning tasks

S

scrupulously

vsstudiously

7 6.9

Act in a very careful and honest way that notices small details

centers on careful effort for learning rather than moral concern

A

assiduously

vsstudiously

5 7.7

To do something carefully and with steady effort

emphasizes careful learning effort and attention rather than general persistence

C

conscientiously

vsstudiously

5 5.4

To do something carefully because you feel responsible

focuses more on careful effort for learning than on duty obligations

F

fastidiously

vsstudiously

2 7.7

In a careful way that pays attention to small details and keeps things clean

focuses on careful learning effort rather than neatness or cleanliness

M

mindfully

vsstudiously

2 3.9

Carefully and with full attention to what you do

emphasizes sustained careful effort for learning rather than conscious intention alone

P

punctiliously

vsstudiously

• Formal

1 9.1

With very careful attention to small details and correct behavior

is less about formal correctness and more about learning effort and attention

S

sedulously

vsstudiously

• Formal

8.7

To do something with careful and steady effort over time

highlights careful effort especially in learning situations rather than only task persistence

Antonyms

C

carelessly

20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

N

negligently

4 6.6

In a careless way without proper care or attention

How Studious

meticulously

32 8.3

studiously

6 5.0

diligently

38 4.1

carefully

978 1.0

casually

103 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology