curious
Translation
curious, inquisitive, strange, peculiar
Examples
The cat was curious about the new toy.
The cat was curious about the new toy.
That's a curious-looking building.
That's a curious-looking building.
I'm curious to know what happened.
I'm curious to know what happened.
Grammar Patterns
curious about ((sth.)) wanting to know or learn about (sth.) Children are curious about everything.
curious to ((to-inf)) wanting to know (sth.) I was curious to find out more.
a curious ((noun)) strange and unusual He had a curious expression on his face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (inquisitive) prying, interested; (strange) odd, peculiar. Antonyms: indifferent, uninterested.
Etymology
From Latin 'curiosus' meaning 'careful, inquisitive', which comes from 'cura' meaning 'care'.
Memory Tips
If you 'care' about something, you become 'curious' about it.