Curious: meaning, definitions and examples

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curious

[ ˈkjʊəriəs ]

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inquisitive

Having a strong desire to know or learn something.

Synonyms

eager, inquiring, inquisitive, interested

Examples of usage

She was always asking questions, curious about the world around her.
His curious nature led him to explore new cultures and ideas.

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strange

Strange, unusual, or unexpected.

Synonyms

odd, peculiar, strange, unusual, weird

Examples of usage

The curious noise coming from the attic made her nervous.
The curious behavior of the cat puzzled the owner.

Translations

Translations of the word "curious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curioso

🇮🇳 जिज्ञासु

🇩🇪 neugierig

🇮🇩 penasaran

🇺🇦 цікавий

🇵🇱 ciekawy

🇯🇵 好奇心旺盛な (こうきしんおうせいな)

🇫🇷 curieux

🇪🇸 curioso

🇹🇷 meraklı

🇰🇷 호기심이 많은 (hogisim-i manh-eun)

🇸🇦 فضولي (fuduli)

🇨🇿 zvědavý

🇸🇰 zvedavý

🇨🇳 好奇 (hàoqí)

🇸🇮 radoveden

🇮🇸 forvitinn

🇰🇿 қызыққыш (qyzıqqysh)

🇬🇪 ცნობისმოყვარე (tsnobismots'q'vare)

🇦🇿 maraqlandırıcı

🇲🇽 curioso

Word origin

The word 'curious' originated from the Latin word 'curiosus', meaning 'careful' or 'inquisitive'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent a strong desire to know or learn something, as well as strange or unusual characteristics. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, reflecting humanity's enduring curiosity and fascination with the world around us.