curiously

adverb

cu·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce curiously (audio)
ˈkyər-
1
: in a curious manner
seemed curiously calm
2
: as is curious
curiously, he continues to win reelection

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Supervisors should give this individual a chance to share their perspective of what’s happening n and be willing to listen openly and curiously. Charlotte Sweeney Obe, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Raheem Mostert, curiously, played just one snap on offense Suday. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 Well, curiously, their past four managers all share a common link — their birthplace. Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing. Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for curiously 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of curiously was in the 14th century

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“Curiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curiously. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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