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Synonyms for Bookish & Similar Words

Definition of bookish

adjective
  1. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; "a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket"; "a quiet studious child"

2 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for bookish?
Synonyms for bookish include: scholarly, studious.
How many synonyms does bookish have?
Bookish has 2 synonyms.

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