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Inquisitively

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in·quis·i·tive  (n-kwz-tv)
adj.
1. Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge.
2. Unduly curious and inquiring. See Synonyms at curious.
[Middle English inquisitif, from Old French, from Late Latin inqustvus, from Latin inqustus, past participle of inqurere, to inquire; see inquire.]
in·quisi·tive·ly adv.
in·quisi·tive·ness n.
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Adv.1.inquisitively - with curiosity; "the baby looked around curiously"
curiously, interrogatively


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