1. eager to learn or know more about something; curious
2. asking too many questions about other people’s private affairs
Usage: often implies nosiness or intrusiveness

Examples

• The inquisitive child asked dozens of questions about how airplanes fly.
• She has an inquisitive mind that drives her to explore new subjects.
• The students were inquisitive about the science experiment.
• My inquisitive neighbor always wants to know what’s in my shopping bags.
• He gave her an inquisitive look when she mentioned her secret project.
• The journalist’s inquisitive nature helped her uncover the story.
• Some people found his inquisitive questions about their personal lives annoying.