Curious
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adjective
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adjective
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(As an adjective)
Curious ( adjective )
Eager to know or learn something; inquisitive.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french curios, from latin curiosus "careful, diligent", from cura "care". the original sense was "full of care or concern", later "eager to learn or know", hence "inquisitive".
Examples:
- He was curious about how the machine worked.
- I'm curious to know what you think.
- She was curious to see the new dress.
- He was always curious about the world around him.
- The child was curious about the new toy.
(As an adjective)
Curious ( adjective )
Eager to know or learn something; inquisitive.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french curios, from latin curiosus "careful, diligent", from cura "care". the original sense was "full of care or concern", later "eager to learn or know", hence "inquisitive".
Examples:
- He was curious about how the machine worked.
- I'm curious to know what you think.
- She was curious to see the new dress.
- He was always curious about the world around him.
- The child was curious about the new toy.