Definition of Curious

1. Adjective. Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. "Singular behavior"

Exact synonyms: Funny, Odd, Peculiar, Queer, Rum, Rummy, Singular
Similar to: Strange, Unusual
Derivative terms: Curiosity, Curiousness, Oddity, Peculiarity, Queerness, Singularity

2. Adjective. Eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns). "Curious about the neighbor's doings"
Similar to: Inquisitive, Questioning, Speculative, Wondering, Nosey, Nosy, Prying, Snoopy, Overcurious
Also: Inquiring
Derivative terms: Curiosity, Curiousness
Antonyms: Incurious

3. Adjective. Having curiosity aroused; eagerly interested in learning more. "A trap door that made me curious"
Similar to: Interested
Derivative terms: Curiosity, Curiousness

Definition of Curious

1. a. Difficult to please or satisfy; solicitous to be correct; careful; scrupulous; nice; exact.

Definition of Curious

1. eager for information [adj -OUSER, -OUSEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Curious

Curie
curies
curiet
Curietherapy
curiets
Curie point
Curie temperature
curing
curing
curing light
curio
curios
curiosa
curiosities
curiosity
curious (current term)
curiouser
curiousest
curiously
curiously enough
curiousness
curiousnesses
curite
curites
Curitiba
curium
curium
curiums
curl
curled

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