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inquisitively | inquisitive |

Inquisitively is a derived term of inquisitive.


As an adverb inquisitively

is in an inquisitive manner; curiously.

As an adjective inquisitive is

eager to acquire knowledge.

inquisitively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an inquisitive manner; curiously.
  • inquisitive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Eager to acquire knowledge.
  • * I. Watts
  • A young, inquisitive , and sprightly genius.
  • Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
  • * Broome
  • A wise man is not inquisitive about things impertinent.
  • * Episode 16
  • Everybody gets their own ration of luck, they say. Now you mention it' his face was familiar to me. But, leaving that for the moment, how much did you part with, he queried, if I am not too ' inquisitive ?

    Derived terms

    * inquisitively * inquisitiveness