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curiously

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/ˈkjʊərɪəsli/ · cur-i-ous-ly

In a manner that shows a strong desire to know or learn something.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that shows a strong desire to know or learn something.

ایسی صورت میں جو کچھ جاننے یا سیکھنے کی شدید خواہش ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

تحیر سے

tahair se

Formal: حیرت سے

Synonyms

inquisitivelycuriouslywondrouslyتحیر سےعجیب طور پرحیرت سے

Antonyms

indifferentlyapatheticallydisinterestedlyبے پرواہی سےلاپرواہی سےغفلت سے

Common Collocations

  • curiously investigate
  • curiously observe
  • curiously ask

Example Sentences

She looked at the strange object curiously.

اس نے عجیب چیز کو حیرت سے دیکھا۔

Us ne ajeeb cheez ko hairat se dekha.

Curiously, the cat approached the water cautiously.

تحیر سے، بلی نے احتیاط سے پانی کا قریب کیا۔

Tahir se, bili ne ehtiyaat se pani ka qareeb kiya.

He curiously asked about the old building's history.

اس نے پرانی عمارت کی تاریخ کے بارے میں حیرت سے پوچھا۔

Us ne purani imarat ki tareekh ke baare mein hairat se poocha.

Easily Confused With

curiosity:Curiously is an adverb describing the manner of action, while curiosity is a noun referring to the desire to know something.

Word Family

curious
adjectiveتحیر انگیز
curiosity
nounتجسس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of being curious as a cat exploring its surroundings.

Imagine a cat with wide eyes looking at something surprising.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہم نے پوچھا کہ کیا ہے، تو وہ سب کہتا ہے حیرت سے۔

Hum ne poocha ke kya hai, to woh sab kehta hai hairat se.

We asked what it is, and he responds with curiosity.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سیکھنے کی جستجو میں، ہر چیز حیرت کی ہے۔

Seekhne ki jastju mein, har cheez hairat ki hai.

In the quest for learning, everything is a source of wonder.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "curiosus" — inquisitive

First known use: 15th century

The word 'curiously' is derived from the adjective 'curious', which originates from the Latin word 'curiosus', meaning 'inquisitive' or 'eager to know'.