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inquisitive

/ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/adjective

Curious and keen to find things out.

Example sentences

  • “The inquisitive child asked questions about everything she saw.”
  • “My inquisitive nephew wants to know how every machine in the house works.”

Warmer than 'nosy', which is the disapproving version of the same trait.

Synonyms for inquisitive

Antonyms

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