bookish
|book/ish|
B2
/ˈbʊkɪʃ/
fond of reading
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bookish' originates from the English word 'book,' with the suffix '-ish' indicating 'having the qualities of.'
Historical Evolution
'book' changed from the Old English word 'bōc' and eventually became the modern English word 'book.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to books,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fond of reading or studying.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fond of reading and studying; inclined to spend much time reading.
He was a bookish child, always with his nose in a book.
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Adjective 2
resembling or characteristic of a book; literary in style or tone.
Her writing style is quite bookish, filled with elaborate descriptions.
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