curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkyʊər i əs /

ADJECTIVE

desiring knowledge, understanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquisitive interested

WEAK

analytical disquisitive examining impertinent inquiring inspecting interfering intrusive investigative meddlesome meddling nosy peeping peering prurient prying puzzled questioning scrutinizing searching snoopy tampering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incurious unconcerned

WEAK

average disinterested indifferent normal ordinary uninterested usual

ADJECTIVE

very odd

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre exotic extraordinary mysterious peculiar puzzling remarkable strange unique unusual weird wonderful

WEAK

marvelous novel oddball quaint rare singular unconventional unexpected unorthodox

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace familiar normal ordinary regular standard usual

WEAK

average disinterested incurious indifferent uninterested

Example Sentences

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A visitor to the Villa Stuck in Munich is given a curious welcome.

From The Wall Street Journal

I ran countless brown envelopes around the grounds of the mansion today and saw the most curious things.

From Literature

"We are super curious to see if these coastal wolves have behavioral adaptations that are different from terrestrial wolves."

From Science Daily

Those who are curious — and wealthy — can reserve a Helix today with a $50,000 deposit.

From Los Angeles Times

This feature earned newcomer Toliver comparisons to the early sounds of T Pain or Akon and an audience of listeners, curious to hear what else he could sing.

From Los Angeles Times

curious

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