Associations to the word «Bookish»

Wiktionary

BOOKISH, adjective. Given to reading; fond of study; better acquainted with books than with people; learned from books.
BOOKISH, adjective. Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

Dictionary definition

BOOKISH, adjective. Characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; "a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket"; "a quiet studious child".

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb