inquisitively

[US]/in'kwizətivli/
[UK]/ɪnˈk wɪzətɪvlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. with an excessive curiosity and eagerness to ask questions.

Example Sentences

nose into:enquire inquisitively into sb's private affairs.

A raccoon, its nose against the wire of its cage, poked its fingers inquisitively through.

The Mouse looked at her rather inquisitively, and seemed to her to wink with one of its little eyes, but it said nothing.

She looked at him inquisitively, waiting for an answer.

The child asked inquisitively about the stars in the sky.

He examined the old map inquisitively, trying to decipher its markings.

The detective questioned the suspect inquisitively, looking for any inconsistencies in his story.

She inquisitively explored the abandoned house, searching for clues to its history.

The cat watched the bird inquisitively, plotting its next move.

The students listened inquisitively to the guest speaker, eager to learn new information.

The scientist examined the specimen inquisitively, looking for any anomalies.

The journalist interviewed the celebrity inquisitively, trying to uncover any scandals.

The explorer gazed inquisitively at the mysterious cave, wondering what secrets it held.

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