I. ə̇nˈkwizəd.]iv, -ət] adjective
Etymology: Middle English inquisitif, from Middle French, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus + -ivus -ive
1. : given to examination, investigation, or research
be curious, attentive, inquisitive as to everything — Earl of Chesterfield
2.
a. : disposed to ask questions out of curiosity
if somebody saw a citizen climbing a street sign they might get inquisitive — Bant Singer
especially : inordinately or improperly curious about the affairs of another : prying
I mustn't be inquisitive and ask questions — W.F.De Morgan
she was a bit inquisitive , as girls are — Dorothy Sayers
b. : reflecting or indicating curiosity especially about the affairs of another
his inquisitive face beamed with mischief — Dorothy Sayers
with bright, inquisitive eyes — Claudia Cassidy
Synonyms: see curious
II. noun
( -s )
: an inquisitive person
visible to such inquisitives as myself — William Sansom