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curious

Pronunciation: [ˈkjʊr.i.əs]

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

Context: “interest”

(adjective) when you want to know more about something or find it interesting. If you are curious, you ask questions and look for answers because you want to learn.

Example

The curious child asked many questions about the stars in the sky.

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He wasn't curious at all and didn't care to learn about the new game.

Example

What are you curious about when you see a big animal at the zoo?

Context: “strange or unusual”

(adjective) when something is odd or not like what is usual. If you find something curious, it makes you wonder why it is that way.

Example

She found the curious painting interesting and wanted to know more about the artist.

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The event was not curious; it was quite normal and boring.

Example

Why do you think the curious noise is coming from the old house?

How to pronounce curious

Pronunciation: [ˈkjʊr.i.əs]

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