bookish

• Qualifie une personne qui s'intéresse davantage à la lecture et à l'étude qu'aux activités pratiques ou physiques, ou un style, une atmosphère rappelant les livres et le savoir.

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.

   qui aime lire et étudier

   • 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.

   Synonymesacademiceruditeintellectualliteraryscholarlystudious

   Antonymesignorantilliterateunlearned

2. Scholarly or academicB2formal

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

   Érudit, savant

   • 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.

   Synonymesacademiceruditeintellectualknowledgeablelearnedliteratescholarlystudious

   Antonymesignorantilliterateuneducatedunscholarlyunschooled