All curious synonyms
cu·ri·ous
C c 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.
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- puzzling — confusing or baffling: a puzzling answer.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- peculiar — strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- weird — involving or suggesting the supernatural; unearthly or uncanny: a weird sound; weird lights.
- unique — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- bizarre — Something that is bizarre is very odd and strange.
- 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.
- intrusive — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- meddlesome — given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
- meddling — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- nosy — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- prurient — having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
- puzzled — a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- interfering — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- snoopy — characterized by meddlesome curiosity; prying.
- peeping — to utter the short, shrill little cry of a young bird, a mouse, etc.; cheep; squeak.
- peering — to look narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.
- scrutinizing — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- tampering — to meddle, especially for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually followed by with): Someone has been tampering with the lock.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
- novel — Roman Law. an imperial enactment subsequent and supplementary to an imperial compilation and codification of authoritative legal materials. Usually, Novels. imperial enactments subsequent to the promulgation of Justinian's Code and supplementary to it: one of the four divisions of the Corpus Juris Civilis.
- oddball — a person or thing that is atypical, bizarre, eccentric, or nonconforming, especially one having beliefs that are unusual but harmless.
- quaint — having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm; oddly picturesque: a quaint old house.
- queer — strange or odd from a conventional viewpoint; unusually different; singular: a queer notion of justice.
- rare — Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne
- singular — extraordinary; remarkable; exceptional: a singular success.
- unconventional — not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.
- unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
- unorthodox — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
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.