curiously

adverb

cu·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce curiously (audio)
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 Their curiously long life cycle also protects them. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 7 May 2024 The post also contained several photos of the young pup gazing curiously into the camera while surrounded by chew toys and a shot of how the city employee found the canine inside the portable toilet. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for curiously 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of curiously was in the 14th century

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“Curiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curiously. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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