inquisitive

CEFRB2

/ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Wanting to ask questions and learn more.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

Examples

  • She is inquisitive, but I like her none the worse.

  • You are too inquisitive about other people's affairs.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.

More examples

In context

  • […] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]

  • A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]

  • No, no, Bertha; we must not give them reason to say that their neighbours are inquisitive.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.