bookish
US /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/
1.
estudioso, literário
fond of reading books
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She was a quiet, bookish girl who spent most of her time in the library.
Ela era uma garota quieta e estudiosa que passava a maior parte do tempo na biblioteca.
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His bookish interests made him an excellent researcher.
Seus interesses literários o tornaram um excelente pesquisador.
2.
intelectual, erudito
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.
Ele tinha uma aparência um tanto intelectual, com óculos e um comportamento tranquilo.
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Her bookish nature meant she preferred quiet evenings at home to parties.
Sua natureza estudiosa significava que ela preferia noites tranquilas em casa a festas.