Inquisitive
/ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
"[…] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]"
- 2 Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
"A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]"
Adjective
- 1 showing curiosity wordnet
- 2 inquiring or appearing to inquire wordnet
Example
More examples"You are too inquisitive about other people's affairs."
Etymology
Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.