curious
Pronunciation: [ˈkjʊr.i.əs]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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