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Meaning
Adj
●
Fond of
reading
or
studying
, especially said of someone
lacking
social skills
as a result.
●
Characterized by a method of
expression
generally
found in books.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
bookish
English
-ish
English
-ish
Middle English (1100-1500)
book
English
book
Middle English (1100-1500)
boc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Formal
Labored
Literary
Pedantic
Shy
Related
Precocious
Brainy
Nerdy
Studious
Mousy
Tomboyish
Taciturn
Gregarious
Demure
Eccentric
Headstrong
Suave
Spunky
Introverted
Homely
Charming
Flighty
Quirky
Naive
Meek
Gullible
Aloof
Intellectual
Gruff
Unintelligent
Tomboy
Talkative
Idealistic
Vivacious
Thoughtful
Intelligent
Limited
Strong
Ambitious
Clever
Clumsy
Devious
Cruel
Repressive
Mischievous
Sickly
Extensive
Perplexing
Pragmatic
Selfish
Flirtatious
Aristocratic
Stupid
Argumentative
Easygoing
Smart
Straitlaced
Ditsy
Vague
Book Worm
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