bookish

• Describe a una persona que se interesa más por la lectura y el estudio que por las actividades prácticas o físicas; también puede referirse a algo relacionado con los libros o con un estilo erudito o académico.

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.

   Aficionado a la lectura y el estudio

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacademiceruditeintellectualliteraryscholarlystudious

   Antónimosignorantilliterateunlearned

2. Scholarly or academicB2formal

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

   Erudito o académico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacademiceruditeintellectualknowledgeablelearnedliteratescholarlystudious

   Antónimosignorantilliterateuneducatedunscholarlyunschooled