1. the quality of being devoted to reading and studying; scholarly or academic behavior
2. the quality of being more interested in books and learning than in practical matters
Usage: sometimes implies impracticality

Examples

• Her bookishness made her popular with teachers but sometimes isolated her from classmates.
• The professor’s bookishness was evident in his cluttered office filled with academic journals.
• Despite his bookishness, he struggled to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems.
• She embraced her bookishness and spent weekends browsing used bookstores.
• His bookishness led him to pursue a career in library science.
• The character’s bookishness contrasted sharply with her adventurous sister’s personality.