English · Word Candidate

curious

/ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: curiouser · curiousest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hay hỏi câu hỏi, tò mò

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Adjective

Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Caused by curiosity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được gây ra bởi sự tò mò

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Adjective

But he to ſhifte their curious requeſt, / Gan cauſen, why ſhe could not come in place; [...].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “curious” mean?

Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.

Is “curious” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.