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bookish [ˈbʊkɪʃ] ADJ pej

1. bookish (fond of reading):

to be bookish

być molem książkowym

2. bookish (based on books):

bookish knowledge

bookish idea

zaczerpnięty z książek

Usage examples with bookish

to be bookish

być molem książkowym

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English

A bookish cultural youth, he indulges in fantasy and music. en.wikipedia.org

She has given new definitions to both our bookish titles and language. en.wikipedia.org

A bookish man, he avoided society, and buried himself in his ample library. en.wikipedia.org

This text bookish approach has made science a very drab and uninteresting subject in the impressionable minds of young children. en.wikipedia.org

She thinks she is plain, bookish, and too smart for her own good. en.wikipedia.org

He has described his own childhood behavior as bookish and bizarre. en.wikipedia.org

He is patient and bookish, preferring wisdom over strength. en.wikipedia.org

He is described as an intelligent, brooding man who was initially very bookish. en.wikipedia.org

Described as intense, quiet, and bookish, he prefers a modest lifestyle. en.wikipedia.org

He is also one of the less popular members of his team, due to his bookish nature. en.wikipedia.org

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