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curiously

1 of 1adverb
/ˈkjʊriəsli/
1

in a way that shows a strong desire to learn, see, or know more

  • The puppy curiously sniffed every corner of the room.
  • The child curiously examined the insect crawling on her finger.
  • He curiously asked how the machine worked.
  • She leaned forward curiously, hoping to hear the rest of the story.
  • Tourists curiously watched the street performer juggle flaming torches.
2

in a way that is unusual, strange, or unexpected

  • The package was curiously heavy for its size.
  • He reacted curiously calmly, given the situation.
  • The painting was curiously out of place in the modern gallery.
  • She felt curiously indifferent to the news.
  • It was curiously warm for a winter morning.