curious
Translation
curious, inquisitive, strange, peculiar
Examples
I was curious to know what would happen next.
I was curious to know what would happen next.
That's a curious-looking building.
That's a curious-looking building.
Grammar Patterns
((curious)) ((about sth.)) wanting to know about (sth.) He is curious about history.
((curious)) ((to-inf)) wanting to know (to-inf) I was curious to know what would happen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inquisitive, interested, strange; Antonyms: uninterested, normal
Etymology
From Latin 'cūriōsus' (careful, inquisitive), from 'cūra' (care).
Memory Tips
A 'curious' cat is always looking into things. It can also mean 'strange', like a 'curious' sound.