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inquisitive
adjective
showing curiosity
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ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv
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adjective
showing curiosity
“if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive”
adjective
inquiring or appearing to inquire
“the police are proverbially inquisitive”
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if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive
raised a speculative eyebrow
the police are proverbially inquisitive
an inquisitive look
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