Curious Definition
curious
adjective
- beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior"
- eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); "a curious child is a teacher's delight"; "a trap door that made me curious"; "curious investigators"; "traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers"; "curious about the neighbor's doings"
- having curiosity aroused; eagerly interested in learning more; "a trap door that made me curious"
"Curious" in song lyrics
See how curious is used in real songs:
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"You all 'fast and furious', whole world curious"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets -
"A little wickedness got me curious"
9th Prince — Honeycomb -
"to the young and the curious"
Aceyalone — Show Your Right
Words that rhyme with curious
Usage tips for "curious"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "curious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for curious to find words that pair well.