curiously

[ˈkjʊərɪəsli]

curiously Definition

  • 1in a way that shows a desire to know or learn something
  • 2in an unusual or unexpected manner

Using curiously: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curiously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He looked at her curiously, wondering what she was thinking.

  • Example

    Curiously, the door was already unlocked when I arrived home.

  • Example

    The cat curiously watched the bird outside the window.

curiously Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: curiously in Brief

The adverb 'curiously' [ˈkjʊərɪəsli] describes a desire to know or learn something, as in 'He looked at her curiously, wondering what she was thinking.' It can also mean in an unusual or unexpected manner, as in 'Curiously, the door was already unlocked when I arrived home.'

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