Emotions / A2

KY-oorr-ee-uh-s/ˈkjʊəriəs/

Curious means you want to know more. Children are curious. Curious about + topic. Nosy is rude — it means you ask about other people’s private lives. Curiosity is the noun. A curious fact can also mean “strange,” but at A2 “wanting to know” is the main meaning.

Meaning

Wanting to know or learn something.

Examples

• “Children are naturally curious about the world.”
• “I am curious about her job.”
• “He gave me a curious look.”

Good to know

curious about. Noun: curiosity. Rude: nosy.

Near in meaning

inquisitive

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