curiously
KYOOR-ree-uhs-lee
Curiously (adverb) means In a way that shows curiosity or interest. Example: “She looked curiously at the strange package on her doorstep.”
adverb
1
In a way that shows curiosity or interest.
"She looked curiously at the strange package on her doorstep."
2
Strangely or oddly.
"Curiously, no one had noticed the missing painting for days."
How to use curiously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWith curiosity, or as a sentence-opener meaning "oddly enough."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more curiously
- Superlative
- most curiously
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Etymology
From Middle English curiusly, built from "curious" plus "-ly."
Related words
Rhymes for curiously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
cautiously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “curiously” mean?
The word “curiously” means in a way that shows curiosity or interest. In plain terms, with curiosity, or as a sentence-opener meaning "oddly enough.".
How do you pronounce “curiously”?
“Curiously” is pronounced KYOOR-ree-uhs-lee (/ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “curiously” in a sentence?
Here is “curiously” used in a sentence: “She looked curiously at the strange package on her doorstep.”
What part of speech is “curiously”?
“Curiously” is an adverb.
Where does the word “curiously” come from?
The word “curiously” comes from Middle English. From Middle English curiusly, built from "curious" plus "-ly.".
Is “curiously” a common word?
“Curiously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “curiously” have?
“Curiously” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that shows curiosity or interest.
