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Curious, inquisitive, meddlesome, prying refer to taking an undue (and petty) interest in others' affairs. Curious implies a desire to know what is not properly one's concern: curious about a neighbor's habits. Curious is the correct word when describing someone who is eager to know or learn something. For example, “She was very curious about her new classmates.” Curios, on the other hand, refers to rare, unusual, or intriguing objects. For instance, “The museum displayed various curios from ancient Egypt.” The etymology of 'curious' underscores its historical connection to the idea of careful attention and inquisitiveness, emphasizing the quality of being eager to acquire knowledge and satisfy one's intellectual curiosity. Quiz: Find the meaning of the adjective curious: Definition of curious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
