curious
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
I shall quit your vessel on the ice raft which brought me thither and shall seek the most northern extremity of the globe; I shall collect my funeral pile, and consume to ashes this miserable frame, that its remains may afford no light to any curious and unhallowed wretch, who would create such another as I have been.
Caused by curiosity.
Such is the uneven State of human Life: And it afforded me a great many curious Speculations afterwards, when I had a little recovered my first surprise.
The doctor heard him, faced around, and stood waiting, a curious expression settling on his harsh, medicinal face as Mr. Button drew near.
Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.
(LGBTQ) Bi-curious.
Interested in entering a romantic or sexual relationship with a specified group.
(obsolete) Careful, fastidious, particular; demanding a high standard of excellence, difficult to satisfy.
(obsolete) Carefully or artfully constructed; made with great elegance or skill.
(inorganic chemistry, rare) Containing or pertaining to trivalent curium.
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