bookishness

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book·ish (b

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adj.

1. Of, relating to, or resembling a book.

2. Fond of books; studious.

3. Relying chiefly on book learning: took a bookish rather than a pragmatic approach in solving the problem.

4. Pedantic; dull. See Synonyms at pedantic.

5. Literary and formal in tone. Used of words.

bookish·ly adv.

bookish·ness n.

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Noun

bookishness - exaggerated studiousness

studiousness - diligent study

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