curious (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊəriəs/
Definition
Having a strong desire to know or learn something.
Examples
She was curious about the mysterious package left on her doorstep.
He asked a lot of curious questions about how the machine worked.
Even as an adult, she remained curious about the stars.
How to Use curious
- curious about (prepositional phrase)
- Having a desire to know or learn about something specific. — "The students were curious about the history of the ancient ruins."
- curious to know (collocation)
- Eager to find out a particular piece of information. — "He was curious to know the result of the exam."
- curious to see (collocation)
- Eager to witness or experience something. — "We were curious to see the new exhibition."
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