How to Use inquisitive in a Sentence

inquisitive

adjective
  • Get inquisitive, grab a drink, and let the DJ set the vibe.
    San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Over the last few decades, Kertzer has turned the inquisitive tables on the church.
    Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022
  • The inquisitive emus are not yet clever enough to duck under the rope to get inside the pub.
    Rod McGuirk, USA TODAY, 31 July 2020
  • One of the joys of my job is to talk with bright, inquisitive agri-marketers.
    Sara Steever, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Read, be inquisitive, ask for help, then roll up your sleeves and do the work.
    Meimei Fox, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The schematics alone will keep the most inquisitive kid busy for hours.
    Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, 17 Mar. 2020
  • One of the strategies on the list is the willingness to be inquisitive.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The Cambridge kids seem to be a very inquisitive bunch.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Life has shown me that the world perceives the inquisitive minds of gifted Black children as a threat.
    Washington Post, 8 July 2021
  • The inquisitive bird has been known to peck apart window trim and wiper blades on cars—and even steal passports from tourists.
    David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Aside from inquisitive looks, Underwood was able to get some dudes to high five and one gent to do a jig.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2019
  • In the first, the dog is alert and inquisitive, wary of this new arrival in its territory.
    James Vincent, The Verge, 8 June 2019
  • It is all done with a smile and inquisitive look that is far from threatening.
    Kevin Acee, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 June 2017
  • In Ryan’s room, the inquisitive duo came across what looked like notes Ryan had prepared as a cheat-sheet for how to get more camera time.
    oregonlive, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Rosenthal is beloved by legions of fans who are cheered by his gung-ho humor and inquisitive quest for the best.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 16 May 2022
  • Dogs are inquisitive and will probably be on the hunt for the noise-maker to destroy it.
    Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The camera becomes probing, inquisitive as chaos breaks out in the city.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 June 2023
  • But perhaps a town that takes the inquisitive cake is Why, Arizona.
    The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Add an inquisitive female detective to the mix and the body count can only climb.
    John Anderson, WSJ, 20 May 2021
  • Some come from as far away as Europe and Asia; others are inquisitive neighbors from just up the street.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The inquisitive are told all their questions have already been answered in his book, on sale for $12.
    The Economist, 1 Aug. 2019
  • Not as effective at hunting seals as great whites, but more inquisitive toward the divers in the cage.
    David McKenzie and Brent Swails, CNN, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Ten days into the trip, the inquisitive reporter found himself at odds with the heavyweight champ.
    Jacob Bernstein, New York Times, 2 June 2024
  • Dear Amy: My son is 8 years old and is very talkative and inquisitive.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Goins could hardly keep a straight face when the ever-inquisitive Michael asked her about the morning routine.
    Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Let your inquisitive nature take over and start the process of discovery.
    oregonlive, 28 Feb. 2020
  • For inquisitive baby girls, this name is the perfect fit.
    Martha Sorren, Woman's Day, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Prince William is used to fielding tough questions — even from an inquisitive 11-year-old boy!
    Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The show goes deep on the moment, while offering an inquisitive look at everything that’s changed in women’s sports.
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 30 July 2024
  • Person was an inquisitive student of the instrument, mastering the punk and metal riffs his friends enjoyed, then learning from the electric blues giants.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 10 July 2024

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