NOSY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NOSY?

Need another word that means the same as “nosy”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “nosy” in this overview.

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.
inquisitiveInquiring or appearing to inquire.
I didn t like to seem inquisitive.
intrusiveOf rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock.
She felt her presence there was intrusive.
noseyOffensively curious or inquisitive.
probingInquiring closely into something; searching.
She asks some probing questions.
pryingExcessively interested in a person’s private affairs; too inquisitive.
She felt there was no place where she could escape from the prying eyes.
snoopyOffensively 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)

askRequire or ask for as a price or condition.
People are always asking questions.
busybodyA meddling or prying person.
Others considered him an interfering busybody.
bystanderA person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
Water cannons were turned on marchers and innocent bystanders alike.
curiosityA 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.
dubiousMorally suspect.
I was rather dubious about the whole idea.
enquireAddress a question to and expect an answer from.
incredulousNot disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving.
An incredulous gasp.
inquireInquire about.
He inquired about cottages for sale.
inquiringGiven to inquiry.
An inquiring mind.
inquisitiveUnduly curious about the affairs of others; prying.
The police are proverbially inquisitive.
interestedHaving an interest or involvement; not impartial.
Seeking views from all interested parties.
interfereCause interference to a broadcast radio signal.
Your talking interferes with my work.
interferingIntrusive in a meddling or offensive manner.
An interfering old woman.
interrogativeRelating to verbs in the so called interrogative mood.
Not all questions have an interrogative construction.
interrogatoryA 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.
interruptStop (someone speaking) by saying or doing something.
The buzzer interrupted his thoughts.
interveneBecome involved in a lawsuit as a third party.
Their forces intervened to halt the attack.
marvelBe filled with wonder or astonishment.
She marvelled at Jeffrey s composure.
meddleInterfere in something that is not one’s concern.
Don t meddle in my affairs.
meddlesomeFond of meddling; interfering.
Heaven rid him of meddlesome politicians.
queryAn instance of questioning.
I rang the water company to query my bill.
questionPose a series of questions to.
We must question your judgment in this matter.
questioningShowing an interest in learning new things.
There was no questioning of the decision.
replyA statement either spoken or written that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation.
He growled his reply.
skepticalDenying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.
A skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
speculativeNot based on fact or investigation.
Raised a speculative eyebrow.
whyThe cause or intention underlying an action or situation especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores.
Why did he do it.
wonderA thing or a quality of something that causes wonder.
If I feel compassion for her it is not to be wondered at.
wonderingCharacterized by or expressive of admiration and amazement.
Peter listened with an air of wondering astonishment.

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