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curious

[kyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈkyʊər i əs /
ADJECTIVE
desiring knowledge, understanding
Synonyms
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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
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incurious unconcerned
WEAK
average disinterested indifferent normal ordinary uninterested usual
ADJECTIVE
very odd
Synonyms
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bizarre exotic extraordinary mysterious peculiar puzzling remarkable strange unique unusual weird wonderful
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marvelous novel oddball quaint rare singular unconventional unexpected unorthodox
Antonyms
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common commonplace familiar normal ordinary regular standard usual
WEAK
average disinterested incurious indifferent uninterested

Example Sentences

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His exuberant prose engages all our senses, beckoning us, the way a flower would a curious bee, into a world of hidden wonders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The fandom is far more curious, knowledgeable and friendly than most corners of the internet are today.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

My pregame ritual became a curious thing for Ernie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I would be very curious to know right now what sort of conversations are happening, if any, between the National Archives and the Justice Department, and whether everyone is on board with this novel conclusion.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Something about him resembles my old doll with the smashed glass eye, or a curious illustration from a medical encyclopedia.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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