Acquisitively

C1 16+

Synonyms of acquisitively

Antonyms of acquisitively

Collocations of acquisitively

look
Frequency: 70 %

He glanced acquisitively at the display of jewelry.

eye
Frequency: 60 %

She eyed the expensive car acquisitively.

reach
Frequency: 50 %

He reached acquisitively for the last piece of cake.

grab
Frequency: 45 %

The child grabbed acquisitively at the toy on the shelf.

touch
Frequency: 40 %

She touched acquisitively at the soft fabric of the dress.

Idiomatic Expressions for acquisitively

  • Phrase: grabbing opportunities acquisitively
    Meaning: taking advantage of opportunities with a strong desire to gain something from them
    Usage: He was grabbing opportunities acquisitively to advance his career in the company.