inquisitive
Speech parts
1. inquisitive - Noun
2. inquisitive - Adjective
3. inquisitive - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Disposed to ask questions, especially in matters which do not concern the inquirer.
Given to examination, investigation, or research; searching; curious.
A person who is inquisitive; one curious in research.
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Examples
The news of the discovery spread fast all over the country, and inquisitive enquiries mingled with congratulations from this moment became the daily programme.
The wandering one, the inquisitive dreamer of dreams, the eternal asker of answers, stands in the street, and lifts his palms for the first cold ghost of rain.
Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall no longer cast a shadow in the sun. For if he dies without a question in his heart, what excuse is there for his continuance?
I am a private detective. I am paid to be inquisitive and presumptuous.
An inquisitive man is always ill-natured.
If you are inquisitive be knowledgeable.