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

When Vance does address specifically Catholic subject matter, his language is in some cases awkward and in almost all curiously unidiomatic. — Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

In other words, there is no recapturing the mythological—and curiously innocent—gleam of earlier World Cup eras. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Because, putting aside her Ziggy-cum-Aladdin-Sane-schtick for doomy girls on psych meds, the off-kilterness of Melanie Martinez’ actual music is curiously rewarding. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 July 2026

Afterward, celebrating English fans sang their curiously customary victory song, Oasis’ Wonderwall. — Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for curiously

• furiously
• injuriously