inquisitive

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/
US: /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv/

  1. Eager to know about many things; curious.

    1. She is an inquisitive child who always asks questions.
    2. The reporter's inquisitive nature helped uncover the truth behind the scandal.

  2. Showing curiosity; questioning.

    1. The cat gave me an inquisitive look.
    2. He had an inquisitive mind, always searching for new information and understanding.

Synonyms

questioning interested nosy prying curious

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The word "inquisitive" in English means: Eager to know about many things; curious., Showing curiosity; questioning..

The phonetic transcription of "inquisitive" is /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/ in British English and /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.t̬ɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inquisitive": questioning, interested, nosy, prying, curious.

Example usage of "inquisitive": "She is an inquisitive child who always asks questions.". More examples on the page.