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What is another word for Curious? – 211 Curious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inquisitive interested intrigued nosy prying inquiring questioning probing investigative analytical keen eager enthusiastic excited fascinated captivated absorbed engaged intent attentive observant perceptive discerning astute inductive deductive speculative thoughtful reflective meditative contemplative pondering musing wondering puzzled perplexed baffled intrigued absorbed engrossed rapt spellbound enthralled beguiled charmed delighted amused entertained diverted preoccupied occupied absorbed fascinated intrigued curious inquisitive interested engaging captivating enchanting alluring appealing attractive inviting intriguing thought-provoking stimulating inspiring motivating

    Meaning of Curious

    Having a desire to learn or know more about something.

    Definitions

    • Having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone, often because it seems interesting or unusual
    • Showing an interest in learning or knowing more about something or someone
    • Feeling or showing a desire to learn or know more about something or someone

    Etymology of Curious

    The word "curious" comes from the Latin word "curiosus," meaning "inquisitive" or "careful," which is derived from "curare," meaning "to take care of" or "to be solicitous."
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially with a sense of careful or meticulous, and later developing its modern sense of inquisitive or interested.

    Example Uses

    • The child was curious about the workings of the clock and took it apart to see its inner mechanisms.
    • She was curious about the new restaurant in town and decided to try it out.
    • The scientist was curious about the properties of the new material and conducted several experiments to learn more about it.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    apathetic uninterested indifferent unconcerned uncurious disinterested detached aloof distant unengaged uninvolved uninquisitive unenthusiastic lethargic sluggish lazy complacent satisfied content unadventurous cautious timid hesitant fearful anxious dispassionate unemotional impassive stoic phlegmatic apathetic unresponsive unreactive

    Related Nouns

    curiosity inquiry investigation research analysis examination inspection observation study scrutiny surveillance exploration discovery finding learning knowledge understanding awareness perception discernment insight intuition instinct imagination creativity innovation ingenuity

    Related Verbs

    inquire investigate research analyze examine inspect observe study scrutinize explore discover learn know understand realize perceive discern intuit sense feel think ponder reflect contemplate muse wonder

    Related Adjectives

    inquisitive interested intrigued engaging captivating enchanting alluring appealing attractive inviting intriguing thought-provoking stimulating inspiring motivating fascinating absorbing engrossing rapt spellbound enthralled beguiled charmed delighted amused entertained diverted preoccupied occupied absorbed fascinated intrigued curious inquisitive interested analytical keen eager enthusiastic excited captivated absorbed engaged intent attentive observant perceptive discerning astute inductive deductive speculative thoughtful reflective meditative contemplative