The term 'bookish' is often used to describe someone who is highly educated and knowledgeable in literature. Crossword solutions for this term include 'PEDAGOGIC' (9 letters), which means relating to teaching; 'SCHOLARLY' (9 letters), which means having or showing deep knowledge; 'SCHOLASTIC' (10 letters), which means of or relating to schools and education; 'DONNISH' (7 letters), which means resembling a university professor; 'LEARNED' (7 letters), which means having or showing great knowledge; 'ERUDITE' (7 letters), which means having or showing great knowledge; 'INTELLECTUAL' (12 letters), which means relating to the use of the intellect; 'PEDANTIC' (8 letters), which means overly concerned with minor details; 'STUDIOUS' (8 letters), which means given to studying; 'ACADEMIC' (8 letters), which means relating to education and scholarship; 'LITERARY' (8 letters), which means relating to books and writing; 'NERDY' (5 letters), which means socially awkward; and 'wellread' (8 letters), which means having or showing knowledge acquired by reading. All of these words describe someone who is highly educated and knowledgeable in literature, making them bookish.