bookish
US /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/
1.
studioso, libresco
fond of reading books
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She was a quiet, bookish girl who spent most of her time in the library.
Era una ragazza tranquilla e studiosa che passava la maggior parte del suo tempo in biblioteca.
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His bookish interests made him an excellent researcher.
I suoi interessi libreschi lo resero un eccellente ricercatore.
2.
libresco, intellettuale
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.
Aveva un aspetto un po' libresco, con occhiali e un contegno tranquillo.
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Her bookish nature meant she preferred quiet evenings at home to parties.
La sua natura libresca significava che preferiva serate tranquille a casa alle feste.