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curiouseager to know or learn something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: eager to know or learn something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkjʊriəs/

Korean meaning: 호기심이 많은, 궁금해하는

Korean pronunciation: **큐**리어스

Example Sentences

  • My cat is so curious that it always gets stuck in weird places while exploring.
  • I'm curious to know why my phone battery dies faster when I need it most.
  • Children are naturally curious about everything around them.

curious

ADJECTIVE

//ˈkjʊriəs//

eager to know or learn something

curious concept
💡 Concept

eager to know or learn something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkjʊriəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkjʊəriəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootcur
Suffix--ious

Origin

From Latin 'curiosus' meaning 'careful, inquisitive,' derived from 'cura' meaning 'care' or 'concern.' The word entered English through Old French 'curieux' in the 14th century.

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🎵Rhyme

seriousvariousfurious
serious
various
furious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat is so curious that it always gets stuck in weird places while exploring.

😄 Fun example

I'm curious to know why my phone battery dies faster when I need it most.

Children are naturally curious about everything around them.

It's curious that he never mentioned his twin brother before.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

inquisitiveinterestedintriguedeagernosy

Antonyms

indifferentuninterestedapathetic

Related

curiositycuriouslyinquirewonderexplore