Definition of Inquisitive
Inquisitive
in·qui·si·tive


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(adjective)
Having a curious or inquiring nature; eager to learn or investigate.

e.g. The inquisitive child asked her parents a million questions about the universe.

(adjective)
overly curious about other people's affairs and tending to ask many questions that may be considered prying or improper;

e.g. The journalists were inquisitive about her personal affairs, so she left the city to escape them.



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