The Meaning of CURIOUS – CURIOUS in a Sentence
The Meaning of CURIOUS – CURIOUS in a Sentence
By combining pictures with sentence examples, it will be easy to remember the meaning of CURIOUS.
This video provides 3 examples of CURIOUS in a sentence. Take a moment to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. Look up in a dictionary any other words you do not understand.
At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word CURIOUS is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.
Now you know the meaning and definition of CURIOUS, try to look for opportunities to use it in daily conversation.
Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of CURIOUS?
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CURIOUS (adj.)
Pronounced: CURE◦ee◦us with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Definition:
eager to know or learn something, inquisitive
The clipart shows a young girl peering into a basket.
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The picture shows a cat peering out of a window.
The sentence reads: Few animals are as curious as a cat!
In other words, cats are one of the most curious animals.
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The picture shows a boy helping his friend look through a hole in the wall.
The sentence reads: He was very curious to know what was behind the wall.
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In the picture we see a man tasting coffee.
The sentence reads: As he tasted the new coffee blend, he had a curious expression on his face.
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CURIOUS means: eager to know or learn something, inquisitive
Synonyms include:
- questioning
- inquiring
- interested
- probing
- strange
- intrusive
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Common Collocations
- curious look
- curious sensation
- curious expression on her/his face
- made me curious
- curious to know
- curious disposition
- curious viewers
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