Difference between Studious and Scholarly

What is the difference between Studious and Scholarly?

Studious as an adjective is given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. while Scholarly as an adjective is of, or related to scholars or scholarship

Studious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative. Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar. Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies. Planned with study; deliberate; studied. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.

Example sentence: Some are so very studious of learning what was done by the ancients that they know not how to live with the moderns.

Scholarly

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: of, or related to scholars or scholarship

Example sentence: The India-China intercourse began from the era of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Both interacted with each other peacefully and conducted scholarly and ideological exchanges. Both loved and admired each other; never had there been a slight clash.

We hope you now know whether to use Studious or Scholarly in your sentence.

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