bookish (Meaning)
bookish (s)
characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
bookish (a.)
Given to reading; fond of study; better acquainted with books than with men; learned from books.
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books; formal; labored; pedantic; as, a bookish way of talking; bookish sentences.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bookish
Synonyms:
- schooled
- educated
- pompous
- belle-lettristic
- pedantic
- bombastic
- scholastic
- eloquent
- flowery
- hifalutin
- donnish
- academical
- formal
- highbrow
- belletristic
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
bookish Sentence Examples
- She had a bookish demeanor, often seen with her nose buried in a novel.
- His bookish habits included spending countless hours in libraries and bookstores.
- The bookish atmosphere of the café was perfect for studying or relaxing with a good book.
- Despite his shy and bookish appearance, he was quite outgoing once you got to know him.
- Her bookish interests extended beyond literature to include history and philosophy.
- The bookish girl was known for her extensive vocabulary and love of language.
- He had a bookish look about him, with glasses perched on the tip of his nose.
- The bookish charm of the bookstore drew readers of all ages to its shelves.
- His bookish pursuits led him to pursue a career as a librarian.
- The bookish discussions at the book club were always lively and engaging.
FAQs About the word bookish
characterized by diligent study and fondness for readingGiven to reading; fond of study; better acquainted with books than with men; learned from books., Charac
literary, erudite,learned, academic, intellectual, schooled, educated, pompous, belle-lettristic, pedantic
colloquial,nonliterary, unbookish, chatty, informal, nonliterary, colloquial, familiar, informal, conversational
She had a bookish demeanor, often seen with her nose buried in a novel.
His bookish habits included spending countless hours in libraries and bookstores.
The bookish atmosphere of the café was perfect for studying or relaxing with a good book.
Despite his shy and bookish appearance, he was quite outgoing once you got to know him.
