For the frigid villainy of studious lewdness, . . . with apology
can be invented?
Rambler.
5. Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the
studious shade. [Poetic]
But let my due feet never fail To walk the studious cloister's
pale.
Milton.
-- Stu"di*ous*ly, adv. -- Stu"di*ous*ness, n.
Stud"y (?), n.; pl. Studies (#). [OE. studie, L. studium, akin to
studere to study; possibly akin to Gr. &?; haste, zeal, &?; to hasten;
cf. OF. estudie, estude, F. étude. Cf. Etude, Student, Studio, Study,
v. i.] 1. A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence,
application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for
the purpose of acquiring knowledge.
Hammond . . . spent thirteen hours of the day in study.
Bp. Fell.
Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace.
Sir W. Temple.
2. Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation;
contemplation.
Just men they seemed, and all their study bent To worship God
aright, and know his works.
Milton.
3. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of
attentive consideration.
The Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament, are her daily
study.
Law.
The proper study of mankind is man.
Pope.
4. A building or apartment devoted to study or to literary work. "His
cheery little study." Hawthorne.
5. (Fine Arts) A representation or rendering of any object or scene
intended, not for exhibition as an original work of art, but for the
information, instruction, or assistance of the maker; as, a study of
heads or of hands for a figure picture.