curious
cu·ri·ous
adjective \ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs\: having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
: strange, unusual, or unexpected
Full Definition of CURIOUS
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a : marked by desire to investigate and learn b : marked by inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosy
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: exciting attention as strange, novel, or unexpected : odd <a curious coincidence>
— cu·ri·ous·ness noun
See Examples of CURIOUS
- The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.
- They were curious to find out who won the game.
- We're curious about why you never called us.
- I'm curious to know more about her.
- She found a curious old clock in the attic.
- The birds were engaged in some curious behavior.
- Their music is a curious blend of disco and rock.
- By a curious coincidence, they bought a house the same day their old one burned down.
Origin of CURIOUS
Middle English, from Anglo-French curios, from Latin curiosus careful, inquisitive, from cura cure
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of CURIOUS
curious, inquisitive, prying mean interested in what is not one's personal or proper concern. curious, a neutral term, basically connotes an active desire to learn or to know <children are curious about everything>. inquisitive suggests impertinent and habitual curiosity and persistent quizzing <dreaded the visits of their inquisitive relatives>. prying implies busy meddling and officiousness <prying neighbors who refuse to mind their own business>.
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