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Term: bookish

Description

Bookish is an adjective that refers to someone or something that is studious, intellectual, or characterized by an excessive interest in books and reading.

Bookish can also describe a writing style or language that is highly formal, scholarly, or literary.

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As an adjective meaning intellectual or studious:

1. John is a bookish person; he spends most of his free time reading and researching.
2. Her bookish nature made her excel in academics.
3. The professor's bookish approach to teaching history captivated the students.

As an adjective describing a writing style or language:

1. The bookish style of the essay made it difficult to understand for those not familiar with academic literature.
2. She writes in a bookish manner, employing complex vocabulary and sophisticated sentence structures.
3. The author's bookish language added an air of elegance and sophistication to her novel.