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- [kyoo r-ee-uh s]
- /ˈkyʊər i əs/
- /ˈkjʊəriəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo r-ee-uh s]
- /ˈkyʊər i əs/
Definitions of curious word
- adjective curious eager to learn; inquisitive 4
- adjective curious If you are curious about something, you are interested in it and want to know more about it. 3
- adjective curious If you describe something as curious, you mean that it is unusual or difficult to understand. 3
- adjective curious overinquisitive; prying 3
- adjective curious interesting because of oddness or novelty; strange; unexpected 3
- adjective curious (of workmanship, etc) highly detailed, intricate, or subtle 3
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Origin of curious
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Latin cūriōsus careful, inquisitive, equivalent to cūri- (combining form of cūra care) + -ōsus -ous. See cure
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Parts of speech for Curious
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
curious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curious
adj curious
- inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- impertinent — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- inquiring — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
adjective curious
- snooping — to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.
- probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- odd — differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
- intriguing — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
Antonyms for curious
adj curious
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- uninterested — having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
adjective curious
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
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