Synonyms for

Bookish

Verb / ˈbʊkɪʃ / Another word for bookish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bookish means being devoted to reading and studying books, or having characteristics associated with books or reading.

Synonyms & similar words

studious studious literary intellectual learned scholarly book-loving well-read academic erudite cultured knowledgeable educated intellectual studying brainy literate informed clever wise thoughtful

Example sentences

  1. She is a bookish girl who spends most of her time in the library.
  2. He has a bookish look with glasses and a stack of books.
  3. The bookish boy always has the answer to every question in class.
  4. Her bookish interests include history, science, and fantasy novels.
  5. The bookish professor is known for his extensive knowledge in literature.

Quotes

  • A bookish person is a creature of shreds and patches, and there are many places where he may be pieced together into a very good and clever fellow. - Charles Dickens
  • A book is a dream that you hold in your hand. - Neil Gaiman
  • A room without books is like a body without a soul. - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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