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

  • (..) ... and the hate starts to change the world. Alessa's hate grew and grew, burning inside her. ... she even hurt someone who was only curious. I promised they would all fall into her darkest dream. Don't be afraid. She won't hurt you. She needs your help. (..)
    2006 Silent Hill