Curiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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curiously

[ ˈkjʊərɪəsli ]

^{Context #1}

inquisitive

In a curious or inquisitive manner, showing a strong desire to know or learn something.

Synonyms

inquiringly, inquisitively

Examples of usage

She looked at him curiously, wondering what he was up to.
He curiously asked about her background and interests.

^{Context #2}

unexpectedly

In a way that is strange or unusual, arousing interest or attention.

Synonyms

strangely, unusually

Examples of usage

The door curiously creaked open on its own.
He felt a curious sense of déjà vu as he entered the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "curiously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curiosamente

🇮🇳 जिज्ञासापूर्वक

🇩🇪 neugierig

🇮🇩 dengan rasa ingin tahu

🇺🇦 цікаво

🇵🇱 ciekawie

🇯🇵 好奇心旺盛に

🇫🇷 curieusement

🇪🇸 curiosamente

🇹🇷 merakla

🇰🇷 궁금하게

🇸🇦 بفضول

🇨🇿 zvědavě

🇸🇰 zvedavo

🇨🇳 好奇地

🇸🇮 radovedno

🇮🇸 með forvitni

🇰🇿 қызығушылықпен

🇬🇪 ცნობისმოყვარეობით

🇦🇿 maraqla

🇲🇽 curiosamente

Word origin

The word 'curiously' originates from the Middle English word 'curiosly', which comes from the Old French word 'curiosité' meaning 'eager to learn'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English, maintaining its essence of inquisitiveness and interest.