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inquisitive

adjective

Showing curiosity

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NQ
Scrabble score
23

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Showing curiosity

    “If someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive”

adjective

  1. Inquiring or appearing to inquire

    “The police are proverbially inquisitive”

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Example Sentences

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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