inquisitively

Variant of inquisitive

inquisitive definition

in·quisi·tive (in kwiz′ə tiv)

adjective

  1. inclined to ask many questions or seek information; eager to learn
  2. asking more questions than is necessary or proper; prying

Etymology: ME enquesitif < OFr inquisitif < LL inquisitivus < L inquisitus, pp. of inquirere: see inquire

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