curiously (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs.li/
Definition
In a way that shows a strong desire to know or learn something; in a way that is strange or unusual.
Examples
She looked curiously at the package, wondering what could be inside.
He spoke curiously about his childhood, as if recalling a dream.
The child stared curiously at the brightly colored bird.
How to Use curiously
- curiously about (prepositional phrase)
- Showing a desire to know or learn about something specific. — "He inquired curiously about the company's new project."
- curiously at (prepositional phrase)
- Observing something with interest and a desire to understand. — "The tourists gazed curiously at the ancient ruins."
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