curiously
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way differing from the usual or expected.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkjʊɹiəsli
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Definition
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adverb
In a curious manner; with curiosity; inquisitively.
In a manner differing from the usual or expected
Oddly; in a strange or unexpected way.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: In a curious manner; with curiosity; inquisitively.
Used this way, curiously is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Curious and questioning
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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Inflected forms
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Eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns).
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