curious

[ˈkjʊəriəs]

curious Definition

• 1. eager to know or learn something
• 2. strange; unusual

Using curious: Examples

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

• Example

  She was curious about the new student in class.

• Example

  I'm curious to know what happened next.

• Example

  The strange noise made me curious.

• Example

  He had a curious habit of collecting rocks.

curious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for curious

• inquisitive
• interested
• intrigued
• nosy
• peculiar
• unusual
• odd
• weird

Antonyms for curious

• indifferent
• unconcerned
• uninterested
• normal
• typical

Idioms Using curious

• curiosity killed the cat

  being too curious can lead to trouble

  Example

  A: I wonder what's inside that box. B: Be careful, curiosity killed the cat.

• pique someone's curiosity

  to make someone interested in something

  Example

  The trailer for the new movie piqued my curiosity.

• die of curiosity

  to be extremely eager to know or learn something

  Example

  I'm dying of curiosity to find out what happened.

Phrases with curious

• curious about

  having a strong desire to know or learn about something

  Example

  She was curious about the history of the building.

• curious case

  a situation or problem that is unusual or difficult to explain

  Example

  The disappearance of the plane remains a curious case.

• curious mind

  a mind that is naturally inquisitive and interested in learning new things

  Example

  Her curious mind led her to explore many different fields of study.

Origins of curious

from Old French 'curios', meaning 'careful, diligent, inquisitive'

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Summary: curious in Brief

The term 'curious' [ˈkjʊəriəs] describes an eagerness to learn or know something, as well as something strange or unusual. It can be used to describe people, situations, or habits, such as 'She was curious about the new student in class.' 'Curious' is also used in phrases like 'curious mind,' and idioms like 'curiosity killed the cat,' warning against excessive inquisitiveness.