inquisitive

Modifies a noun

• toddler: The lid of the system is lockable - ideal if you have a very inquisitive toddler in the house.
• mind: To the deeply inquisitive Scots mind, beauty itself is not the whole truth.
• finger: Be certain that eyes and noses are securely fastened and cannot be bitten off or pulled off by inquisitive little fingers.
• creature: These boxes have been specially designed by SWT to permit access to rats and to hopefully exclude any other inquisitive creature.
• nature: I smiled, lovingly, at his inquisitive nature.
• seal: All the dive pairs had inquisitive seals with them at some point.

Modifying Another Word

• naturally: For the naturally inquisitive the first question must be ' what ' , exactly, is in the pipeline?
• very: He was very inquisitive into the cause of his coming; said he ought not to have returned without the Trustees ' leave.
• too: West Berkshire Council countryside officer Simon Barnett said: âWe had had a few incidents of them being a bit too inquisitive.
• so: Kittens can squeeze into tiny spaces and because they are so inquisitive, often end up in trouble!
• really: She is very intelligent which also makes her really really inquisitive.
• extremely: Baz was curiously both very shy and extremely inquisitive.

Used with adjective complement

• become: If the shark becomes too inquisitive, gently push the snout and it will move away.
• get: After a while of experiencing our relaxed state and open hearts, she relaxes too and gets very inquisitive.
• feel: However, what it does have is vast amounts of thought-provoking and sincere drama that is best appreciated if you're feeling inquisitive.