How to Use curious in a Sentence

curious

adjective
  • They were curious to find out who won the game.
  • She found a curious old clock in the attic.
  • I'm curious to know more about her.
  • Their music is a curious blend of disco and rock.
  • By a curious coincidence, they bought a house the same day their old one burned down.
  • We're curious about why you never called us.
  • The birds were engaged in some curious behavior.
  • The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.
  • Just curious as to what your thoughts are on this.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Above all, stay curious about how your mind works.
    Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That’s when things took a curious turn.
    Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Some of the curious may want to know why the stream is called by that name.
    Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The sight was curious at first.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Bruce is a very curious artist.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 June 2026
  • His clients are curious about him.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
  • As the leaves start to pile up, some might be curious about what to do with them.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Glenn would seem to be a curious choice to be let go anytime soon.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The movement has a few names, but a key one is sober curious.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Bears that get caught in traps may just be more curious to begin with.
    Dino Grandoni, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Travel has taught me to be even more curious about the world around me.
    Juliet Pennington, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
  • This will keep curious hands from getting a hold of it.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The non-profit adds that the tiger is very curious and loves toys.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
  • Putting him next to Mitchell is curious, though.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Here are some local spots where the tot-curious can take the plunge.
    BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2018
  • For linen lovers or the linen curious, read on for our favorites.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
  • At this age, babies are very curious about the world around them.
    Meagan Francis, Parents, 21 June 2023
  • Stay curious, but do not float away from the details.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
  • Sounds fun, curious to see all the new skins and the comics themselves.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
  • There's no rush—your only job right now is to stay open and curious.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Show up curious, eat what you’re handed, talk to the chef and tip well.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

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