bookish

[ book-ish ]
/ ˈbʊk ɪʃ /

adjective

given or devoted to reading or study.
more acquainted with books than with real life.
of or relating to books; literary.
stilted; pedantic.

Origin of bookish

First recorded in 1560–70; book + -ish1

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British Dictionary definitions for bookish

bookish
/ (ˈbʊkɪʃ) /

adjective

fond of reading; studious
consisting of or forming opinions or attitudes through reading rather than direct personal experience; academic a bookish view of life
of or relating to books a bookish career in publishing

Derived forms of bookish

bookishly, adverb bookishness, noun