Inquisitive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inquisitive is an adjective meaning Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
Meaning
Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
More Meanings
- Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
Example Sentences
[…] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]
A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]
No, no, Bertha; we must not give them reason to say that their neighbours are inquisitive.
Huddled together in loathsome files, they squat there over night, or until an inquisitive policeman breaks up the congregation with his club, which in Mulberry Street has always free swing.
Synonyms for inquisitive
Depending on context, synonyms include inquiring, curious, questioning, speculative, wondering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include curious, inquiring, questioning, wondering, speculative, interested.
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