adj
inquiring
ihn-KWEYE-uh-rihng
adj
1
Showing curiosity or a desire to learn.
"She has an inquiring mind and asks great questions."
"He gave me an inquiring look, waiting for an explanation."
How to Use Inquiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurious and eager to find things out.
Common pairings
inquiring mind
inquiring look
Word Forms
more inquiring comparative, inquirings plural, most inquiring superlative
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