curiously

adverb

cu·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē 

ˈkyər-

1

: in a curious manner

seemed curiously calm

2

: as is curious

curiously, he continues to win reelection

Examples of curiously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With over ten new creative director debuts premiering this September, audiences around the globe have begun speculating over these designers—curiously predicting how their presentations will impact the industry and shape the identity of each brand moving forward. —Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

For such an insistence on democracy, the pavilion is curiously tepid in its politics, save for a kind of vernacular populism and some PBS-esque nods to the Gee’s Bend quilters. —Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025

New York City curiously didn’t even crack the top 10, and Wander had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication. —Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025

One of the most popular activities is snorkeling with sea lions at Los Islotes, where the playful creatures twirl through the water, curiously interacting with visitors. —Uncruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for curiously

• furiously
• injuriously