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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

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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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