nosy
adjective
unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
nosily
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a word derived from
nosy.
Example Sentences
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Of course, I was nosily waiting to find out what happened in Sexton’s own marriage.
From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2018
As Duncan nosily watches the residents of Lichfield House come and go, he displays a talent for totally misunderstanding them all.
From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2011
Mr. Bodler was a fattish man with faded blond hair who was always nosily cheerful at children.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
For one thing, the ship was running into bad weather again, and complained nosily of the buffeting her stout frame was receiving.
From His Unknown Wife by Louis Tracy
"Do not trouble yourself," said Lacoste, "at least no expence or parade will attend the marriage, I think too, that neither bridegroom, nor any of the guests will retire nosily to bed."
From The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. by Ludwig Tieck
