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inquisitive [ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv, Am -t̬ɪv] ADJ

1. inquisitive (curious):

inquisitive

любозна́тельный

inquisitive

пытли́вый

to be inquisitive about sth/sb

проявля́ть любопы́тство к чему́-ли́бо

2. inquisitive a. pej (prying):

inquisitive

назо́йливо любопы́тный

Usage examples with inquisitive

to be inquisitive about sth/sb

проявля́ть любопы́тство к чему́-ли́бо

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

As a child he was naturally inquisitive and keenly interested in the natural sciences, particularly botany. en.wikipedia.org

They are naturally tame and inquisitive toward humans and are therefore easily trained. en.wikipedia.org

His inquisitive nature manifests itself especially through pleasure in watching things die under his hand. en.wikipedia.org

Note that these inquisitive fish are active and unafraid, and many species have a reputation as fin-nippers. en.wikipedia.org

The youngest member of the group, he is very curious, inquisitive and also very adventurous. en.wikipedia.org

Slightly reserved with strangers, its naturally inquisitive and tolerant. en.wikipedia.org

They are a very inquisitive breed of chicken. en.wikipedia.org

Goats have an intensely inquisitive and intelligent nature; they will explore anything new or unfamiliar in their surroundings. en.wikipedia.org

As a boy, he was inquisitive, totally mischievous and always the leader and organiser. en.wikipedia.org

They are inquisitive because they have been asked to be that way outside of the classroom. en.wikipedia.org

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