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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

bookishness

/ˈbuːkɪʃnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does bookishness mean?

noun

A quality of being excessively fond of books or book learning; a tendency to be overly intellectual or pedantic.

Example

"Her bookishness was evident in the way she analyzed every detail of the novel."

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