curiosity

noun
UK: /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/
US: /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

  1. A strong desire to know about something.

    1. Her curiosity led her to explore the old house. [ ] [ ]
    2. Driven by curiosity, the detective investigated the mysterious case. [ ] [ ]

  2. Interest in learning or finding out new things.

    1. The book satisfied my curiosity about the universe. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientific curiosity drives researchers to explore uncharted territories. [ ] [ ]

  3. A strange or unusual object that attracts interest.

    1. The museum displays a collection of rare curiosities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique shop was full of unique curiosities and vintage treasures. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

interest wonder peculiarity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curiosity" in English means: A strong desire to know about something., Interest in learning or finding out new things., A strange or unusual object that attracts interest..

The phonetic transcription of "curiosity" is /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/ in British English and /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curiosity": interest, wonder, peculiarity.

Example usage of "curiosity": "Her curiosity led her to explore the old house.". More examples on the page.