noun
- plural of bookishness; the quality or state of being excessively devoted to books and reading, often at the expense of practical experience or social interaction
Usage: countable plural form; often used to describe an excessive or pedantic attachment to learning from books
Examples
- Her various bookishnesses made her an excellent scholar but a poor conversationalist.
- The professor's bookishnesses were evident in every lecture he delivered.
- Despite their bookishnesses, the students struggled to apply theory to real-world problems.
- His bookishnesses prevented him from understanding the practical needs of the business.
- The library celebrated the bookishnesses of its most devoted patrons.