curious

Definition

  • adjective: having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
  • adjective: made carefully
  • synonyms: inquisitive, prying, careful

Examples

  • The story of what really happened to them that day gets 'curiouser and curiouser'. [=stranger and stranger]

  • The 'curious' [='inquisitive'] reader can find more information in the back of the book.

  • By a 'curious' coincidence, they bought a house the same day their old one burned down.

Movie quotes

  • (..) complex feelings for him. Why the fuck are we even talking about this? You mentioned Dexter. He comes up in these sessions a lot. Aren't you curious as to why that is? He's a huge part of my life. That's it. End of story. You getting upset? Fuck yes, I'm becoming upset, (..)
    2011 TvShow: Dexter Title: Talk to the Hand Season: 6 Episode 11