How to Use curious in a Sentence

curious

adjective
  • They were curious to find out who won the game.
  • She found a curious old clock in the attic.
  • I'm curious to know more about her.
  • Their music is a curious blend of disco and rock.
  • By a curious coincidence, they bought a house the same day their old one burned down.
  • We're curious about why you never called us.
  • The birds were engaged in some curious behavior.
  • The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.
  • What is most curious, however, is that this show seems to take its subject at her word.
    Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Then, its texture and scent likely attracted a curious feline.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Anyone curious about how these power plays will conclude or who will die first on the TV screen can read the book or study the Wikis.
    Omar L. Gallaga, Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Patrons of the taco stand and others who were curious milled around the scene through the morning Saturday, some leaving candles and flowers.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2022
  • That said, as much as streaming is moving into live events, others are curious as to whether the special will offer something on election night that viewers don’t get elsewhere.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
  • As any good scientist can tell you, being curious is usually more productive than being critical.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
  • People are naturally curious — with David gone, could there ever be a trio thing with you, Neil and Graham, even for just a one-time thing?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Geminis are incredibly curious, Caves adds, and their thirst for knowledge drives much of their life's path both in career and relationships.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Cucinelli, though, continues to be actively involved, planning strategies and traveling around the world, curious about other cultures and markets.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
  • That makes the mix-up in the program all the more curious.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Watch the video to see a curious bear shown the door by Harper the hero dog.
    USA TODAY, 30 May 2023
  • Stocks’ gains this month are curious, to say the least.
    Heard Editors, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Sounds fun, curious to see all the new skins and the comics themselves.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
  • So what is that rather curious pose of hand-to-face about?
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • And the way our ethos comes to life is through three mantras: be bold, be open and be curious.
    Soon Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Here are some local spots where the tot-curious can take the plunge.
    BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2018
  • The non-profit adds that the tiger is very curious and loves toys.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
  • Travel has taught me to be even more curious about the world around me.
    Juliet Pennington, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The movement has a few names, but a key one is sober curious.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Of course, the potential fit of Wong with the Sox is curious.
    Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2022
  • But for the retinol curious, alt retinol is a good option.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • What’s been more curious, though, is the lack of podiums or even top-5s from that group.
    Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 2022

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