adjective

enquiring

Enquiring (adjective) means Curious; eager to find things out. Example: “She has an enquiring mind and always asks great questions.”

adjective

Curious; eager to find things out.

"She has an enquiring mind and always asks great questions."

"The enquiring reporter kept digging for more details."

noun

The act of asking about something.

"His enquiring about the price made the seller nervous."

How to use enquiring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAsking questions, or having a curious, question-asking nature.

UK vs US

"Enquiring" (with an e) is the more common British spelling; American English usually prefers "inquiring."

more enquiring comparative, enquirings plural, most enquiring superlative

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What does “enquiring” mean?

The word “enquiring” means curious; eager to find things out. In plain terms, asking questions, or having a curious, question-asking nature.

How do you use “enquiring” in a sentence?

Here is “enquiring” used in a sentence: “She has an enquiring mind and always asks great questions.”

What part of speech is “enquiring”?

Depending on how it is used, “enquiring” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “enquiring” have?

“Enquiring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: curious; eager to find things out.