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curious
eager to learn or find out about something
Synonyms
- inquisitive
- interested
- questioning
Antonyms
- indifferent
- uninterested
curious in a sentence
The curious child examined each shell with a magnifying glass.
Curious about the tracks in the mud, Sam opened a guidebook about local animals.
Where it comes from
From Latin curiosus 'careful or inquisitive'
Memory hook
If you are curious, you ask questions to cure your wondering.
Word parts
- -ous — turns a noun or root into an adjective meaning full of, having, or characterized by it
curious: curi- (care) + -ous (full of)
Read it in context
- A Waterway Opens History