Curious
/ˈkjɔː-/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Curious
adjective
- Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
"Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it."
- Caused by curiosity.
- Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.
"The platypus is a curious creature, with fur like a mammal and a beak like a bird."
- Careful, fastidious, particular; (specifically) demanding a high standard of excellence, difficult to satisfy.
- Carefully or artfully constructed; made with great elegance or skill.
Anagrams of Curious
No exact anagrams found for "curious". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
c3
u1
r1
i1
o1
u1
s1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Curious
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Curious"
Curious is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Curious" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "curious" is a low-scoring word.