curious

Meaning

Eager to know or learn something.

eager to know or learn something

Example Sentences

The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.

The child was curious about the stars in the sky.

Example Expressions

curiosity killed the cat

Synonyms

inquisitive, interested, intrigued, questioning, wondering, eager

Entry 1

inquisitive, interested, intrigued, questioning, wondering

Entry 2

inquisitive, interested, eager, questioning

Antonyms

uninterested, indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned, disinterested

Entry 1

uninterested, indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned, disinterested

Entry 2

indifferent, uninterested

Collocations

curious mind, curious about, curious look, curious case