curious
/ˈkjʊriəs/
adjective
Wanting to learn or know more about something
“The curious cat peeked inside the box.”
סקרן
Curious is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "Wanting to learn or know more about something" In Hebrew, curious translates to סקרן.
Example Sentences
- She was curious about how butterflies change inside their cocoons.
- He was so curious that he read every book he could find about dinosaurs.
- Curious kids ask lots of questions and learn so much more!
Did You Know? Albert Einstein said that curiosity was his most important quality — more important than intelligence. Being curious actually releases dopamine in your brain, making learning feel like a reward. Cats are famous for being curious, which is where the saying "curiosity killed the cat" comes from — though cats are usually perfectly safe!
Common Word Combinations
feel curiousnaturally curiouscurious mindcurious look
Related Words
inquisitiveinterestednosyeager
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