inquisitive | meaning of inquisitive in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | LDOCE
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishinquisitivein‧quis‧i‧tive /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/ adjective 1 FIND OUTasking too many questions and trying to find out too many details about something or someone I’d have asked more questions, but I didn’t want to seem inquisitive.2 INTERESTEDinterested in a lot of different things and wanting to find out more about them a cheerful, inquisitive little boy an inquisitive mind —inquisitively adverb He peeped inquisitively into the drawer. —inquisitiveness noun [uncountable]Examples from the Corpusinquisitive• The kids were wide-eyed and inquisitive.• Jenny was a very inquisitive child, always asking "why?"• a bright, inquisitive child• Don't be so inquisitive - it makes people uncomfortable.• The crowded room was filled with lights, cameras, and inquisitive reporters.