Enter the word for search

curiously

UK
/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs.li/
US
/ˈkjʊr.i.əs.li/

Translations

curiouslyadverb
UK
/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs.li/
US
/ˈkjʊr.i.əs.li/
avec curiosité
She curiously peered into the box to see what was inside.
Elle a regardé dans la boîte avec curiosité pour voir ce qu'il y avait à l'intérieur.
The room was curiously silent despite the large number of people present.
La pièce était curieusement silencieuse malgré le grand nombre de personnes présentes.
curieusementAdverbe de phrase indiquant une surprise ou une attente contrariée.
Curiously, he never returned the call.
Curieusement, il n'a jamais rappelé.
Synonyms
inquisitively
interestingly
questioningly
eagerly
oddly

Definitions

curiouslyadverb
In a manner that shows eagerness to know or learn something.
She curiously peered into the box to see what was inside.
In a way that is strange or unusual.
The room was curiously silent despite the large number of people present.
Used as a sentence adverb to indicate that what follows is surprising or unexpected.
Curiously, he never returned the call.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong