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inquisitive

/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/

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adjective

/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который любопытен и стремится узнать или понять что-то больше.

Describes a person who is curious and eager to learn or know more about something.

  1. Curious or questioningB2formal

    Eager to learn or know more about something; showing curiosity.

    ruЛюбознательный

    • The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
    • She has an inquisitive mind, always exploring new ideas.
    • His inquisitive nature led him to study ancient civilizations.

    Synonymscuriousinquiringinterestedinvestigativeprobingpryingquestioning

    Antonymsapatheticincuriousindifferentuninterestedunquestioning

  2. Prying or nosyB2informal

    Unduly curious about the affairs of others; intrusive.

    ruЛюбопытный

    • The inquisitive neighbor kept peeking through the curtains.
    • I don't mean to be inquisitive, but why are you leaving so early?
    • Her inquisitive questions about his personal life made him uncomfortable.

    Synonymscuriousimpertinentinterferingintrusivemeddlesomepryingsnoopy

    Antonymsdisinterestedincuriousindifferentuninterested

Forms
  • more inquisitive comparative form
  • most inquisitive superlative form
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