(also in·quir·ing especially in NAmE ) / ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ; NAmE / adjective [ usually before noun ]
1.
showing an interest in learning new things :
a child with an enquiring mind
2.
asking for information :
an enquiring look
► en·quir·ing·ly (also in·quir·ing·ly especially in NAmE ) adverb