Definition of INQUISITIVE

inquisitive

Adjective Satellite

  • showing curiosity
    • "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"
  • inquiring or appearing to inquire
    • "the police are proverbially inquisitive"

Adj

  • Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
  • Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

Origin / Etymology

Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.

Scrabble Score: 23

inquisitive: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
inquisitive: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inquisitive: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

inquisitive: valid Words With Friends Word