English · Adjectives

curiously

ˈkjʊəriəsli

[ˈkjʊəriəsli]

in a curious manner

Intermediateadverb

Definition

With interest and a desire to know; also strangely.

Example

She looked curiously at the old photograph.

She looked curiously at the old photograph.

Etymology

From 'curious' plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes inquisitive actions, or means 'strangely'.

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