desire to know
noun
Simple meaning
Curiosity that motivates investigation and study.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihzyertoonohSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈzaɪɚˈtuˈnoʊ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Curiosity that motivates investigation and study
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Curiosity that motivates investigation and study
Used this way, desire to know 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
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