adjective
enquiring
Enquiring (adjective) means Curious; eager to find things out. Example: “She has an enquiring mind and always asks great questions.”
adjective
1
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
1
The act of asking about something.
"His enquiring about the price made the seller nervous."
How to use enquiring
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- enquirings
- Comparative
- more enquiring
- Superlative
- most enquiring
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Rhymes for enquiring
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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.
