curioso

/kuˈriːzoʊ/ or /kyuˈriːsoʊ/

Definitions

1. adjective

inquisitive or curious about something, often in a way that is annoyingly persistent

“She was being very curioso about the new employee’s background.”

2. noun

a curious or inquisitive person, especially one who asks too many questions

“The teacher had to deal with a few curioso students during the lesson.”

Synonyms

  • curious
  • inquiring
  • inquisitive
  • nosy

Antonyms

  • indifferent
  • uninquisitive
  • uninterested