bookish
US /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/
1.
fond of reading books
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She was a quiet, bookish girl who spent most of her time in the library.
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His bookish interests made him an excellent researcher.
2.
more interested in reading and studying than in more active or social things
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He had a somewhat bookish appearance, with glasses and a quiet demeanor.
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Her bookish nature meant she preferred quiet evenings at home to parties.