bookish

English

/ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/

adj
Definitions
  • Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
  • Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

Etymology

Suffix from English book (verb, book).

Origin

English

book

Gloss

verb, book

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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