Definition of curious

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • curious is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • curious is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • curious is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of curious


  • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a curious hybrid accent

    Synonyms

    1. funny
    2. odd
    3. peculiar
    4. queer
    5. rum
    6. rummy
    7. singular
  • eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns) (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a curious child is a teacher's delight
    2. a trap door that made me curious
    3. curious investigators
    4. traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers
    5. curious about the neighbor's doings

See definition of curious in Merriam Webster