Bookish

Meaning

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

Spending much time reading or studying; scholarly but lacking practical experience.

Example Sentences

She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.

He was too bookish to enjoy outdoor activities.

Synonyms

studious, scholarly, academic, intellectual, pedantic

Entry 1

studious, scholarly, academic, intellectual

Entry 2

studious, scholarly, academic, pedantic

Antonyms

practical, worldly, unscholarly, illiterate, unstudious

Entry 1

practical, worldly, unscholarly, illiterate

Entry 2

practical, worldly, unstudious

Collocations

bookish person, bookish interests, bookish knowledge, bookish attitude

Entry 1

bookish person, bookish interests, bookish knowledge

Entry 2

bookish person, bookish knowledge, bookish attitude