adjective
enquiring
adjective
1
Curious; eager to find things out.
"She has an enquiring mind and always asks great questions."
"The enquiring reporter kept digging for more details."
noun
1
The act of asking about something.
"His enquiring about the price made the seller nervous."
How to Use Enquiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAsking questions, or having a curious, question-asking nature.
UK vs US
"Enquiring" (with an e) is the more common British spelling; American English usually prefers "inquiring."
Word Forms
more enquiring comparative, enquirings plural, most enquiring superlative
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