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Term: Quisly

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪzli/

Definition:
  1. Adjective: characterized by or inclined to questioning or inquisitiveness.
  2. Noun: an inquisitive or curious person.
  3. Adverb: in an inquisitive or questioning manner.
Examples:

Adjective:

  1. A quisly mind is always thirsty for knowledge.
  2. Asking thought-provoking questions is a characteristic of a quisly person.
  3. The quiz show attracted a large audience of quisly enthusiasts.

Noun:

  1. John is a real quisly; he always wants to know everything about everyone.
  2. Don't be such a quisly and let them have their privacy.
  3. The teacher encouraged the quislies in the class to ask questions.

Adverb:

  1. Sally looked at the painting quisly, trying to decipher its hidden meaning.
  2. He listened quisly to the conversation happening at the neighboring table.
  3. The child touched everything in the museum exhibit quisly, soaking up the experience.

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