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Inquisitive Definition & Meaning

inquisitive
adjective
  1. showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
  2. inquiring or appearing to inquire; "an inquiring look"; "the police are proverbially inquisitive"

"Inquisitive" in song lyrics

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  • "Pardon my inquisitive"
    Skyzoo — The Opener

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Frequently asked questions

What does inquisitive mean?
showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow" inquiring or appearing to inquire; "an inquiring look"; "the police are proverbially inquisitive"
What part of speech is inquisitive?
Inquisitive is an adjective.
How many definitions does inquisitive have?
Inquisitive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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