curiosity
noun
cu·ri·os·i·ty
ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈä-s(ə-)tē 
ˌkyər-
plural curiosities
1
: desire to know:
a
: inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosiness
The construction inside their house aroused the curiosity of their neighbors.
b
: interest leading to inquiry
intellectual curiosity
Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
2
archaic
: undue nicety or fastidiousness
Examples of curiosity in a Sentence
Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
The arrival of a construction crew at their house attracted the curiosity of their neighbors.
The movie failed to satisfy her curiosity about the assassination.
Tobacco was once a curiosity in Europe.
The antique shop was full of curiosities.
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Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Hubbard, 38, recalled watching Aoki's show that same night and being struck not only by his energy, but his curiosity.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Boasting co-signs from global icons like J Balvin and Dua Lipa, the Santiago native has parlayed the freshness of Chilean slang into the mainstream reggaeton lexicon, and an eagerness to reconnect with his African roots is also spurring curiosity and constant innovation.
—Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Aquarius Shuhua Xiong Gemini Season begins on May 20: Reclaim joy through curiosity and play.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 15 May 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curiosity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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curiosity
noun
cu·ri·os·i·ty
ˌkyu̇r-ē-ˈäs-ət-ē
plural curiosities
1
: an eager desire to learn and often to learn what does not concern one : inquisitiveness
2
a
: something strange or unusual
the curiosities of nature
b
: curio
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