CEFR B1

inquisitive

adjective

Meaning

Showing a strong desire to know or learn about something.

Examples

She has an inquisitive mind and is always reading new books.
His inquisitive nature led him to explore every corner of the old house.

Synonyms: curious, interested, nosy, prying

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inquisitive (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

Definition

Showing a strong desire to know or learn about something.

Examples

She has an inquisitive mind and is always reading new books.
His inquisitive nature led him to explore every corner of the old house.
The detective's inquisitive questions helped uncover the truth.

How to Use inquisitive

inquisitive about (prepositional phrase): Showing interest in a particular subject or thing. — "The students were inquisitive about the history of the ancient ruins."

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Antonyms of inquisitive

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