inquisitive

Definition

  • adjective: tending to ask questions
  • adjective: given to examination or investigation
  • synonyms: intrusive, curious, prying

Examples

  • She was very 'inquisitive' [='curious'] as a child.

  • She looked at me 'inquisitively'.

  • an overly 'inquisitive' neighbor

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Understand this: Things are now in motion that cannot be undone. I ride for Minas Tirith... ...and I won't be going alone. Of all the inquisitive Hobbits, Peregrin Took, you are the worst. Hurry! Hurry! Where are we going? Why did you look? Why do you always have to look? (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King