Bookish: meaning, definitions and examples
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bookish
[ หbสkษชส ]
reading habits
Characteristic of a studious or intellectual person, typically one who enjoys reading and studying.
Synonyms
academic, learned, literary, studious
Examples of usage
- He had a bookish appearance, with glasses perched on his nose.
- Her bookish demeanor made her the perfect candidate for the library job.
style of writing
Relating to or characteristic of books or literature; literary in nature.
Synonyms
erudite, intellectual, literary, scholarly
Examples of usage
- Her bookish style of writing captivated readers with its depth and complexity.
- The bookish references in the novel added layers of meaning to the story.
Translations
Translations of the word "bookish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น livresco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคคเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช buchstรคblich
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkaitan dengan buku
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฝะธะถะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ksiฤ ลผkowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฌใฎ
๐ซ๐ท livresque
๐ช๐ธ libresco
๐น๐ท kitap gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ kniลพnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kniลพnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไนฆๆฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ knjiลพni
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณkmenntalegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะฐะฟาะฐ าะฐััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแกแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kitabvari
๐ฒ๐ฝ libresco
Word origin
The word 'bookish' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'bokish' meaning 'fond of books'. It reflects a positive connotation of being intellectual and knowledgeable, often associated with a love for reading and learning.
See also: book, bookcase, booked, bookie, booking, bookkeeper, bookkeeping, booklet, bookmaker, bookrack, bookrest, books, bookshelf, bookshop, bookstand, bookstore, bookworm, ultrabook.