curious

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a keen interest in or desire for learning or knowing something; inquisitive.

  - "The curious child asked many questions about the world around him."
  - "The novel was so curious that it kept the reader engaged until the very end."

• adjective

  causing or tending to cause wonder or surprise.

  - "The curious painting in the museum gallery left everyone puzzled."
  - "The curious behavior of the animal was difficult to explain."

• adjective

  willing to consider something new; open-minded.

  - "The curious investor was always looking for the next big thing."
  - "The curious student approached every new topic with enthusiasm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkjɝ.i.əs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

incurious , noncurious , uncurious , uncurious

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Synonyms

enquiring , inquiring , exquisitive , investigative , peery

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curious
furious , obtuse , peruse , impertinent , pertuse , absurd , absurde , obscure , obscured , inquired , inquire , inquired , inquires , inquirer , inquirers , inquiring , inquiries , inquiredly , inquiringly , inquirement , inquirer's , inquirers' , inquiries' , inquirable , inquisitiveness , inquisitive's , inquisitively , inquisitiveness'

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Variants

List of all variants of curious that leads to same result
curious , curiouser , curiousest , curiousness , curiousnesses , bi-curious , bicurious

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

curiouser, curiouse, curiousest, curiouserly, curiouserment

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Etymology

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From Old French curieux, from curer 'to care for, provide for', from Latin cura 'care'. The meaning 'inquisitive' is from the Latin curiosus, from curiosus 'careful, diligent, anxious'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'curious' appears 15 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, later adapted into a film.

3. Curious George is a children's book series created by H.A. and Margret Rey.

4. The Curiosity rover, launched by NASA in 2012, is still exploring the surface of Mars.

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Related Concepts

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1. inquisitiveness: A strong desire to learn or know something, often through asking questions or seeking information.

2. wonder: A feeling of amazement or admiration, often caused by something new or unusual.

3. inquiry: The act of seeking information or knowledge, often through research or investigation.

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Culture

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The word 'curious' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music. In literature, it has been used to describe characters who are inquisitive and eager to learn, such as Sherlock Holmes or Curious George. In art, it has been used to describe works that evoke a sense of wonder and surprise, such as the Mona Lisa or The Starry Night. In music, it has been used as a theme in various genres, from classical music to rock and roll.

How to Memorize "curious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a child with a magnifying glass, examining a leaf or a bug. Visualize the curiosity in their eyes as they discover something new.
   - Imagine a detective piecing together clues, following leads, and asking questions to solve a mystery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curious' with the image of a cat investigating a strange noise or a child asking 'why' questions.
   - Associate the word 'curious' with the feeling of excitement and wonder you get when you learn something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CURIOUS to remember the meanings of the word: Curious - having or showing a keen interest, Inquisitive - asking questions, Understanding - seeking knowledge, Insightful - gaining new perspectives, Observant - noticing details, Reflective - thinking deeply about something.

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