Curious meaning

What does “curious” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“curious” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.

curious

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
“a curious hybrid accent”
“her speech has a funny twang”
Synonymsfunny odd peculiar queer rum rummy singular
eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
“a curious child is a teacher's delight”
“a trap door that made me curious”
Oppositesincurious

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University