Inquisitive

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  • adjective. Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge.
  • adjective. Unduly curious and inquiring.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Addicted to inquiry or research; disposed to seek information; given to prying into matters; eagerly curious.
  • Marked by inquiry; questioning; curious; hence, searching out; bringing to view.
  • Synonyms Prying, etc. (see curious), inquiring.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A person who is inquisitive; one curious in research.
  • adjective. Disposed to ask questions, especially in matters which do not concern the inquirer.
  • adjective. Given to examination, investigation, or research; searching; curious.
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  • adjective. Eager to acquire knowledge.
  • adjective. Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
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  • adjective. showing curiosity
  • adjective. inquiring or appearing to inquire
    • Word Usage
    "First Impression: Walter is described as an inquisitive thinker who loves reading, chess, bird watching, and other old-fashioned activities."
    Equivalent
    curious  inquiring  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    affectionate  ambitious  appreciative  cautious  eager  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    agape  agog  all agog  analytical  burning with curiosity  
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