Curious (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her curious method of organizing the books by color rather than author raised some eyebrows.
- The artist's curious blend of traditional and modern styles created a unique aesthetic.
- He had a curious habit of always wearing mismatched socks.
- The tourists stumbled upon a curious little shop that sold nothing but antique door knobs.
- The eccentric millionaire had a curious fondness for collecting rare and unusual artifacts.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); "a curious child is a teacher's delight"; "a trap door that made me curious"; "curious investigators"; "traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers"; "curious about the neighbor's doings".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The journalist was a curious reporter who always dug deeper to get to the bottom of the story.
- The curious professor encouraged her students to ask questions and challenge assumptions.
- A curious onlooker stopped to watch the artist at work, fascinated by the painting process.
- Children are naturally curious, and this exhibit was designed to spark their interest and creativity.
- As she walked through the old mansion, the curious guest couldn't help but wonder about the history behind each room.