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in a way that shows a strong desire to learn, see, or know more
- The puppy curiously sniffed every corner of the room.
- The child curiously examined the insect crawling on her finger.
- He curiously asked how the machine worked.
- She leaned forward curiously, hoping to hear the rest of the story.
- Tourists curiously watched the street performer juggle flaming torches.
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in a way that is unusual, strange, or unexpected
- The package was curiously heavy for its size.
- He reacted curiously calmly, given the situation.
- The painting was curiously out of place in the modern gallery.
- She felt curiously indifferent to the news.
- It was curiously warm for a winter morning.