bookish

• Описывает человека, который больше интересуется чтением и учебой, чем практическими или физическими занятиями.

Describes a person who is more interested in reading and studying than in practical or physical activities.

1. Fond of reading and studyB2formal

   Characterized by a strong interest in reading and academic pursuits.

   Любящий чтение и учёбу

   • She was a bookish child who spent hours in the library.
   • His bookish nature made him an excellent researcher.
   • The professor had a bookish appearance with his glasses and tweed jacket.

   Synonymsacademiceruditeintellectualliteraryscholarlystudious

   Antonymsignorantilliterateunlearned

2. Scholarly or academicB2formal

   Relating to or resembling the qualities of a scholar or academic.

   Книжный

   • The article had a bookish tone that appealed to academics.
   • His bookish interests led him to pursue a PhD in literature.
   • The discussion was too bookish for the casual audience.

   Synonymsacademiceruditeintellectualknowledgeablelearnedliteratescholarlystudious

   Antonymsignorantilliterateuneducatedunscholarlyunschooled