Curiously: meaning, definitions and examples
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curiously
[ หkjสษrษชษsli ]
inquisitive
In a curious or inquisitive manner, showing a strong desire to know or learn something.
Synonyms
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curiously |
Use this word when describing someone who is interested in learning more about something, often in a way that is slightly unusual or unexpected.
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inquiringly |
Use this word when someone is asking questions or seeking information in a direct and straightforward manner.
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inquisitively |
Use this word to describe someone who is very eager to learn and frequently asks questions, sometimes in a way that may be perceived as slightly intrusive.
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Examples of usage
- She looked at him curiously, wondering what he was up to.
- He curiously asked about her background and interests.
unexpectedly
In a way that is strange or unusual, arousing interest or attention.
Synonyms
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curiously |
To describe someone who is eagerly interested in learning or knowing something.
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strangely |
To note an unusual, unexpected, or surprising manner or occurrence.
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unusually |
To indicate that something is different from what is normally expected.
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Examples of usage
- The door curiously creaked open on its own.
- He felt a curious sense of dรฉjร vu as he entered the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "curiously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น curiosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเฅเคเคพเคธเคพเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช neugierig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan rasa ingin tahu
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบะฐะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ciekawie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅฝๅฅๅฟๆบ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท curieusement
๐ช๐ธ curiosamente
๐น๐ท merakla
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ถ๊ธํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุถูู
๐จ๐ฟ zvฤdavฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvedavo
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅฝๅฅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ radovedno
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐ forvitni
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัาัััะปัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแกแแแงแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ maraqla
๐ฒ๐ฝ curiosamente
Etymology
The word 'curiously' originates from the Middle English word 'curiosly', which comes from the Old French word 'curiositรฉ' meaning 'eager to learn'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English, maintaining its essence of inquisitiveness and interest.
See also: curiosity.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,858 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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