Inquisitive

/ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a strong desire to know or learn something; curious.

The inquisitive child asked endless questions about how the world works.

Eager for knowledge; intellectually curious.

Her inquisitive nature made her an excellent scientist.

Showing interest in others' affairs; prying.

He found her inquisitive attitude towards his personal life a bit intrusive.

From the Latin 'inquisitivus', from 'inquirere' meaning 'to ask, seek'.

curiosity killed the cat

Being overly inquisitive can lead to trouble.

an inquisitive mind

A mind that is eager to learn and explore.

ask questions

To inquire or seek information.

inquiry

The act of asking for information.

curiosity

A strong desire to learn or know something.

investigate

To examine or inquire into in detail.

nosey

She can be a bit nosey when she wants to know everything.

snoop

He loves to snoop around and find out people's secrets.