Definition of Curious
Curious
Cur·i·ous


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Having a desire to learn or know about something or someone.

e.g. The curious child asked her mother a million questions.

(adjective)
nosy or inquisitive, showing an excessive desire to know about other people and their affairs/concerns;

e.g. I was not curious enough to read his personal diary.

(adjective)
strange, odd, or unusual in some way, attracting attention due to being notable, new, or unexpected;

e.g. It was curious that they were spending so much time together.



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