curious
adjectiveHow many syllables in curious?
There are 3 syllables in the word curious.Divide curious into syllables:
cu · ri · ous
How to pronounce curious:
Definition of curious:
- curious (adjective):
- eager to find out private details
- marked by desire to investigate and learn
- beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.
Synonyms for curious:
concerned
funny
inquiring
inquisitive
interested
intrusive
meddling
nosey
nosy
officious
peculiar
peeping
peering
prying
puzzled
queer
questioning
quizzical
rum
rummy
searching
singular
snoopy
strange
unusual
Antonyms for curious:
apathetic
avoiding
bored
callous
complacent
detached
discreet
disinterested
dispassionate
dispirited
dodging
draggy
emotionless
half-hearted
ignorant
impartial
inattentive
incurious
indifferent
insensible
insouciant
lackadaisical
languid
lazy
listless
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