exquisitive en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin exquīsītus + -ive.
Meanings
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(obsolete) Eager to discover or learn; curious.
they were overpowered by numbers, captivated, and put to the most exquisitive tortures
1811, Archibauld Loudon, A Selection of Some of the Most Interesting Narratives:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most exquisitive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more exquisitive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |