easy
Curiosity made him ask another question.
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
medium
The science table sparked curiosity about magnets.
hard
Curiosity encourages people to explore, read, test, and learn more.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice curiosity in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Curiosity
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does curiosity mean?
Curiosity means a strong desire to learn or know more.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to curiosity?
Interest is close in meaning to curiosity in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to curiosity?
Boredom gives a useful opposite or contrast to curiosity.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Curiosity
Voice settings
Sounds like
kyur · ee · os · uh · tee · strongest beat: os
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordCuriosity.
Partnoun.
MeaningCuriosity means A strong wish to learn more.
ExampleExample: Curiosity made him ask another question.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kyur · ee · os · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- os
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on os.
Your turn
Say Curiosity
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced curiosity.
Synonyms
Words like Curiosity
Antonyms
Opposite words
boredomA useful contrast to curiosity in this meaning.
indifferenceA useful contrast to curiosity in this meaning.
Synonym practice
Want to practice curiosity synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Maya had interest in the science book," then compare close word choices. Practice curiosity synonyms.
Word family
Curiosity word family
Base word
curiosity
adjective
curious
Wanting to know more.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Curiosity and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice CURIOSITY” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice CURIOSITY
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with CURIOSITY
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice CURIOSITY
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes CURIOSITY.
Practice CURIOSITY
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words