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US/ˌkjʊr.iˈɑː.sə.ti/
UK/ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti/
a strong wish to know about something; or an unusual, interesting thing
In context
Her curiosity grew until she finally opened the old box in the attic.
Out of curiosity, I asked how much the apartment cost.
The little shop was full of curiosities from all over the world.
Words that go with curiosity
noun + preposition
- out of curiosityOut of curiosity, he read his friend's message.
- curiosity aboutHer curiosity about other cultures led her abroad.
verb + noun
- satisfy curiosityA quick search satisfied my curiosity.
- arouse curiosityThe strange sign aroused the children's curiosity.
adjective + noun
- natural curiosityChildren have a natural curiosity about everything.
- intellectual curiosityGood students show intellectual curiosity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I asked him with curious.Correct: I asked him with curiosity.