inquisitive

UK /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ US /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/

adj 2

Definitions

adj

Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.

[…] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]

Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]

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.

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

appear, be, seem

become

ADV

highly, very

The child asked very inquisitive questions about how the airplane stayed up in the sky.

naturally

Babies are naturally inquisitive and love to explore everything around them.

incurably

PREP

about

The children were inquisitive about the mysterious package that arrived at their house.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — showing curiosity

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

[…] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]

Wiktionary

A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

You are too inquisitive about other people's affairs.

Tatoeba · #15924

She is inquisitive, but I like her none the worse.

Tatoeba · #311060

She's inquisitive by nature.

Tatoeba · #558505

Usage Notes

Your note

not saved

0 chars