curious

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
  2. adjective eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
  3. adjective having curiosity aroused; eagerly interested in learning more

Etymology

From Middle English curious, from Old French curius, from Latin cūriōsus. The English word is cognate with Italian curioso, Occitan curios, Portuguese curioso, and Spanish curioso.

In classic literature

Synonyms

funny, odd, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular

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