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bookishness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bookishness has 1 sense
  1. bookishness - exaggerated studiousness
    --1 is a kind of
    studiousness

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

Bookishness refers to the characteristic of being overly studious or inclined towards books and academic pursuits.

Examples:

  1. She loved spending her weekends at the library, a clear indication of her bookishness.
  2. His bookishness was evident in the extensive collection of books that lined every shelf in his room.
  3. Although she enjoyed socializing, her bookishness often made her prefer staying at home with a good novel.

Senses:

  • Sense 1: The quality of being studious or academically inclined.
  • Sense 2: The behavior or appearance characteristic of someone engrossed in books.

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