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Definition of inquiring adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

inquiring

adjective

(also enquiring) adjective

NAmE//ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ//

[usually before noun]

1showing an interest in learning new things a child with an inquiring mind

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2asking for information an inquiring look He raised an inquiring eyebrow in my direction.

inquiringly (also enquiringly)

NAmE//ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋli//

adverb She looked at him inquiringly.

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