inquisitive
an inquisitive person: thick curtains to frustrate inquisitives.
Origin of inquisitive
1synonym study For inquisitive
Opposites for inquisitive
Other words from inquisitive
- in·quis·i·tive·ly, adverb
- in·quis·i·tive·ness, noun
- su·per·in·quis·i·tive, adjective
- su·per·in·quis·i·tive·ly, adverb
- un·in·quis·i·tive, adjective
- un·in·quis·i·tive·ly, adverb
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How to use inquisitive in a sentence
Slipping naturally into the most conventional groove either of word or deed, Cornelia eyed the suitcase inquisitively.
Molly Make-Believe | Eleanor Hallowell AbbottIn grassy enclosures deer and roes are feeding; they push forwards inquisitively as the train passes.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4) | Richard MutherThe surgeon glanced at him inquisitively, but asked no questions.
Robert Hardy's Seven Days | Charles Monroe SheldonHe was awakened from his reverie by the magistrate himself, who came up behind and looked over his shoulder inquisitively.
Dry Fish and Wet | Anthon Bernhard Elias NilsenOttelientje and Huig were put to bed; Karel went to do his home-work; Marietje hung round her elder sisters, inquisitively.
The Later Life | Louis Couperus
British Dictionary definitions for inquisitive
/ (ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv) /
excessively curious, esp about the affairs of others; prying
eager to learn; inquiring
Derived forms of inquisitive
- inquisitively, adverb
- inquisitiveness, noun
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