curious

One entry found.

Main Entry: cu·ri·ous

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French curios, from Latin curiosus careful, inquisitive, from cura cure

Date: 14th century

1. made carefully; precisely accurate
2 marked by desire to investigate and learn; marked by inquisitive interest in others' concerns
3: exciting attention as strange, novel, or unexpected
odd - curious coincidence

— cu·ri·ous·ness noun

synonyms curious , inquisitive a neutral term, basically connotes an active desire to learn or to know curious about everything.
inquisitive suggests habitual curiosity and persistent quizzing. *

*edited for positive connotations only.

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