curiously

adverb
UK: /ˈkjʊəriəsli/
US: /ˈkjʊriəsli/

  1. In a way that shows you are interested in something and want to know more about it.

    1. She looked at the strange object curiously.
    2. The cat curiously sniffed the new plant, trying to understand its scent.

  2. In a strange or unusual way.

    1. He was acting curiously that day.
    2. Curiously, the door was unlocked even though no one was home.

Synonyms

interestingly oddly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curiously" in English means: In a way that shows you are interested in something and want to know more about it., In a strange or unusual way..

The phonetic transcription of "curiously" is /ˈkjʊəriəsli/ in British English and /ˈkjʊriəsli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curiously": interestingly, oddly.

Example usage of "curiously": "She looked at the strange object curiously.". More examples on the page.