Simple meaning
What does Curiosity mean?
a strong wish to learn more.
Dictionary definition
A strong desire to learn or know more.
Example sentences
Curiosity in a sentence
easy
The character showed curiosity in the story.
medium
In class, we talked about curiosity during a group discussion.
hard
Writers use words like curiosity to explain feelings and behavior more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Curiosity
Antonyms
Opposite words
indifferenceA helpful contrast word.
boredomAnother useful opposite in context.
Word family
Curiosity word family
Base word
curiosity
adjective
curious
Wanting to know more.
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Practice 1
What does curiosity mean?
CURIOSITY means a strong wish to learn more.
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