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curiosity

Pronunciation: [ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti]

Word

Learn how to use curiosity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “interest”

(noun) a desire to learn or know more about something. It’s when you want to find out what things are, how they work, or why they happen.

Example

Her curiosity led her to explore new subjects in school.

Example

He showed no curiosity about the world around him.

Example

What are you most curious about right now?

Context: “object”

(noun) an unusual or interesting object that people like to look at. It’s often something special or strange that catches attention.

Example

The museum had many curiosities from ancient times.

Example

The shop didn’t have any curiosities, just ordinary items.

Example

What kind of curiosities can we see at the fair?

How to pronounce curiosity

Pronunciation: [ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ɪ.ti]

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