inquisitive

inquisitive is a 11-letter English word with 5 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Disposed to ask questions, especially in matters which do not concern the inquirer. Face value is 23 in Scrabble and 26 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 23 · Words With Friends 26 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Disposed to ask questions, especially in matters which do not concern the inquirer.
2. adjective. Given to examination, investigation, or research; searching; curious.
3. noun. A person who is inquisitive; one curious in research.
4. adjective. showing curiosity

   "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"

   "raised a speculative eyebrow"

   Synonyms: questioning, speculative, wondering

5. adjective. inquiring or appearing to inquire

   "an inquiring look"

   "the police are proverbially inquisitive"

Synonyms

questioning, speculative, wondering

Common word forms

inquisitively, inquisitiveness

Words from these letters

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