inquisitive
/ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/adjective
Curious and keen to find things out.
Example sentence
- “The inquisitive child asked questions about everything she saw.”
Warmer than 'nosy', which is the disapproving version of the same trait.
Related words
insatiableNever satisfied; impossible to fill or fulfill.innovativeIntroducing fresh ideas or new methods; original and inventive.inscribeTo carve or write words onto a surface or into a book, often as a lasting mark or dedication.innocuousCausing no harm or offense.inscrutableImpossible to understand, read, or interpret.innatePresent from birth; natural rather than learned.