"Did her spouse leave her?" "Well, aren't you rather nosy!"
Synonyms and examplescuriousThe best students are the ones who are curious about everything.
inquisitiveShe's such an inquisitive little girl!
inquiringThe organization tries to encourage inquiring and analytical young people to go into the sciences.
prurientformaldisapprovingThat reporter has a reputation for being prurient and asking questions that are too invasive.
inquisitorialformaldisapprovingThe inquisitorial nature of his questions did not set his guest at ease.
Antonym and exampleincuriousformalFor a reporter, she is remarkably incurious.
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A curious person is someone who isinterested in learning about people or things.