prying

[prahy-ing]

prying Definition

• 1. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
• 2. inquisitive and curious to an excessive degree

Using prying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was always prying into other people's business.

• Example

  I don't like it when people ask prying questions.

• Example

  He gave her a prying look that made her uncomfortable.

prying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prying

• intrusive
• meddling
• nosy
• curious
• inquisitive

Antonyms for prying

• unobtrusive
• discreet

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Summary: prying in Brief

The term 'prying' [prahy-ing] refers to someone who is intrusive, meddling, or excessively curious. It is often used to describe someone who asks personal or inappropriate questions. For example, 'She was always prying into other people's business.'