adjective

inquisitive

inquisitive, curious, prying

Children often have very inquisitive minds.

Children often have very inquisitive minds.

He gave her an inquisitive look.

He gave her an inquisitive look.

an inquisitive ((person/mind/look)) describing a noun She has an inquisitive nature.

to be inquisitive ((about sth.)) to be curious about something He was very inquisitive about my past.

Synonyms: curious, questioning, prying; Antonyms: uninterested, indifferent

From Latin 'inquirere' (to inquire into). Shares the same root as 'inquisition'.

An inquisitive person is always 'inquiring' about things.

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