August 14, 2026
curiosity
/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/noun
The desire to find out about things by asking questions, exploring, or investigating.
Example sentences
- “Out of pure curiosity, she opened the old trunk in the attic.”
- “Children are full of curiosity about how things work.”
The proverb 'curiosity killed the cat' warns against prying. Also countable for an odd object: 'a shop full of curiosities'.