curious Definition
- 1eager to know or learn something
- 2strange; unusual
Using curious: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was curious about the new student in class.
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I'm curious to know what happened next.
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The strange noise made me curious.
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He had a curious habit of collecting rocks.
curious Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for curious
- inquisitive
- interested
- intrigued
- nosy
- peculiar
- unusual
- odd
- weird
Antonyms for curious
- indifferent
- unconcerned
- uninterested
- normal
- typical
Idioms Using curious
curiosity killed the cat
being too curious can lead to trouble
Example
A: I wonder what's inside that box. B: Be careful, curiosity killed the cat.
pique someone's curiosity
to make someone interested in something
Example
The trailer for the new movie piqued my curiosity.
die of curiosity
to be extremely eager to know or learn something
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I'm dying of curiosity to find out what happened.
Phrases with curious
curious about
having a strong desire to know or learn about something
Example
She was curious about the history of the building.
curious case
a situation or problem that is unusual or difficult to explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a curious case.
curious mind
a mind that is naturally inquisitive and interested in learning new things
Example
Her curious mind led her to explore many different fields of study.
Origins of curious
from Old French 'curios', meaning 'careful, diligent, inquisitive'
Summary: curious in Brief
The term 'curious' [ˈkjʊəriəs] describes an eagerness to learn or know something, as well as something strange or unusual. It can be used to describe people, situations, or habits, such as 'She was curious about the new student in class.' 'Curious' is also used in phrases like 'curious mind,' and idioms like 'curiosity killed the cat,' warning against excessive inquisitiveness.
