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- [kyoo r-ee-uh s]
- /ˈkyʊər i əs/
- /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/
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- [kyoo r-ee-uh s]
- /ˈkyʊər i əs/
Definitions of curiously word
- adjective curiously eager to learn or know; inquisitive. 1
- adjective curiously prying; meddlesome. 1
- adjective curiously arousing or exciting speculation, interest, or attention through being inexplicable or highly unusual; odd; strange: a curious sort of person; a curious scene. 1
- adjective curiously Archaic. made or prepared skillfully. done with painstaking accuracy or attention to detail: a curious inquiry. careful; fastidious. marked by intricacy or subtlety. 1
- noun curiously In a curious manner. 1
- adverb curiously strangely enough 1
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Origin of curiously
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 Curiously
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curiously 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curiously
adv curiously
- specially — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- non-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
- notably — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
- specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
- principally — chiefly; mainly.
adverb curiously
- inquisitively — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- inquiringly — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- nosily — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- with interest — plus money owed
Antonyms for curiously
adv curiously
- commonly — usually; ordinarily
- generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
- normally — in a normal or regular way: The wound is healing normally.
- ordinarily — most of the time; generally; usually: Ordinarily he wakes at seven.
- usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
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