— inquisitively , adv. — inquisitiveness , n.
/in kwiz"i tiv/ , adj.
1. given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
2. unduly or inappropriately curious; prying.
n.
3. an inquisitive person: thick curtains to frustrate inquisitives.
[ 1350-1400; inquisitivus, equiv. to L inquisit ( us ) (see INQUISITION) + -ivus -IVE; r. ME inquisitif ]
Syn. 2. See curious .
Ant. 1, 2. uninterested.