Need another word that means the same as “nosy”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “nosy” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Nosy” are: nosey, prying, snoopy, inquisitive, curious, probing, intrusive
Nosy as an Adjective
Definitions of "Nosy" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nosy” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Offensively curious or inquisitive.
- Showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs.
Synonyms of "Nosy" as an adjective (7 Words)
| curious | (of books) erotic or pornographic. I began to be curious about the whereabouts of the bride and groom. |
| inquisitive | Inquiring or appearing to inquire. I didn t like to seem inquisitive. |
| intrusive | Of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock. She felt her presence there was intrusive. |
| nosey | Offensively curious or inquisitive. |
| probing | Inquiring closely into something; searching. She asks some probing questions. |
| prying | Excessively interested in a person’s private affairs; too inquisitive. She felt there was no place where she could escape from the prying eyes. |
| snoopy | Offensively curious or inquisitive. The snoopy neighbor watched us all day. |
Usage Examples of "Nosy" as an adjective
- Stop being so nosy!
- Nosy neighbours.
- He flipped through my letters in his nosy way.
Associations of "Nosy" (30 Words)
| ask | Require or ask for as a price or condition. People are always asking questions. |
| busybody | A meddling or prying person. Others considered him an interfering busybody. |
| bystander | A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part. Water cannons were turned on marchers and innocent bystanders alike. |
| curiosity | A state in which you want to learn more about something. Filled with curiosity she peered through the window. |
| curious | (of books) erotic or pornographic. I began to be curious about the whereabouts of the bride and groom. |
| dubious | Morally suspect. I was rather dubious about the whole idea. |
| enquire | Address a question to and expect an answer from. |
| incredulous | Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving. An incredulous gasp. |
| inquire | Inquire about. He inquired about cottages for sale. |
| inquiring | Given to inquiry. An inquiring mind. |
| inquisitive | Unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying. The police are proverbially inquisitive. |
| interested | Having an interest or involvement; not impartial. Seeking views from all interested parties. |
| interfere | Cause interference to a broadcast radio signal. Your talking interferes with my work. |
| interfering | Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. An interfering old woman. |
| interrogative | Relating to verbs in the so called interrogative mood. Not all questions have an interrogative construction. |
| interrogatory | A written question which is formally put to one party in a case by another party and which must be answered. She abandoned her interrogatory monologue. |
| interrupt | Stop (someone speaking) by saying or doing something. The buzzer interrupted his thoughts. |
| intervene | Become involved in a lawsuit as a third party. Their forces intervened to halt the attack. |
| marvel | Be filled with wonder or astonishment. She marvelled at Jeffrey s composure. |
| meddle | Interfere in something that is not one’s concern. Don t meddle in my affairs. |
| meddlesome | Fond of meddling; interfering. Heaven rid him of meddlesome politicians. |
| query | An instance of questioning. I rang the water company to query my bill. |
| question | Pose a series of questions to. We must question your judgment in this matter. |
| questioning | Showing an interest in learning new things. There was no questioning of the decision. |
| reply | A statement either spoken or written that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. He growled his reply. |
| skeptical | Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion. A skeptical approach to the nature of miracles. |
| speculative | Not based on fact or investigation. Raised a speculative eyebrow. |
| why | The cause or intention underlying an action or situation especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores. Why did he do it. |
| wonder | A thing or a quality of something that causes wonder. If I feel compassion for her it is not to be wondered at. |
| wondering | Characterized by or expressive of admiration and amazement. Peter listened with an air of wondering astonishment. |
