INQUISITIVE
Dictionary entry overview: What does inquisitive mean? • INQUISITIVE (adjective)
The adjective INQUISITIVE has 2 senses:
1. showing curiosity
2. inquiring or appearing to inquire
Familiarity information: INQUISITIVE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• INQUISITIVE (adjective)
Meaning:
Showing curiosity
Synonyms:
inquisitive; wondering; questioning; speculative
Context examples:
if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive / raised a speculative eyebrow
Similar:
curious (eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns))
Meaning:
Inquiring or appearing to inquire
Context examples:
an inquiring look / the police are proverbially inquisitive
Similar:
inquiring (given to inquiry)
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