Bookworm

usgb/ˈbʊkwɜːrm/
noun

A person who really enjoys reading and does it a lot.

My sister is such a bookworm, she can read three novels in a week.
Visual representation of "bookworm" - A person who really enjoys reading and does it a lot.

Often appears as...

  • talking bookworm
  • a bit of a bookworm
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Positive Connotation

Describes someone with a passion for reading; often seen as studious and intelligent.

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She's known as the class bookworm; always buried in a story.
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Informal Usage

Used more in casual conversation than formal writing to describe avid readers.

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At every family gathering, you'll find Uncle Joe, the family bookworm, with a new novel in hand.
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Not Derogatory

While it can indicate someone who is always reading, it's not usually meant to insult.

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Everyone admires the bookworm in our book club for her insightful comments.
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