🇬🇧🇪🇸 curiosity - curiosidad : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "curiosity" ("curiosidad"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Curiosity is when you have a strong desire to learn or find out about something. It's that feeling you get when you see a wrapped present and really want to know what's inside, or when you hear a strange noise and want to know what made it. Curiosity makes you ask questions and explore the world around you.
Out of curiosity, I licked a frozen pole. Now my tongue is stuck.
Curiosity made me look under the couch... and find an ancient sandwich.
Ben's curiosity led him to find out that bubblegum and hair are not friends.
My curiosity made me taste glue once. It does not taste like vanilla.
Out of curiosity, I asked Grandpa what life was like before Wi-Fi. He’s still talking.
Curiosity wakes a small boy at dawn; curiosity leads him to a bright, locked box in the garden. Curiosity makes him lift the lid, curiosity urges him to peek inside. A wet kitten looks up, purring. The boy laughs; curiosity and care meet, and he carries the kitten home. They walk home together under the soft morning sun.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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