curiosity

Definition

  • noun: the desire to learn or know more about something or someone
  • noun: desire to know
  • synonyms: nicety, accuracy, exactness

Examples

  • The arrival of a construction crew at their house attracted/sparked/aroused the 'curiosity' of their neighbors.

  • He went into the store out of 'curiosity'. [=because he was curious to see what was in the store]

  • The movie failed to satisfy her 'curiosity' about the assassination.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Now, presenting your royal highness, the illustrious blah, blah, blah. You know, et cetera, et cetera. Hooray. Let's go. Now, everybody, we all have great curiosity about our guests, the New York giants. -Yes, Willie? -I like them. I like them. I liked them first. (..)
    2005 Madagascar