B1adjectivepsychologyemotions
US/ˈkjʊr.i.əs/
UK/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/
wanting to know or learn about something; also strange and unusual
In context
Children are naturally curious and ask questions all day long.
I'm curious to know how the story ends.
There was a curious smell coming from the kitchen.
Words that go with curious
adjective + preposition
- curious aboutTourists are curious about local food.
- curious to knowI'm curious to know what he said.
adverb + adjective
- naturally curiousCats are naturally curious animals.
- intellectually curiousWe hire people who are intellectually curious.
adjective + noun
- curious mindA curious mind is the best tool for learning.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm curious with this app.Correct: I'm curious about this app.