curiosity

Phonetic Respelling: [ kyoor-ee-os-i-tee ]

Definition:

n. an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business

Sentence:

For many explorers a sense of curiosity has led to great discoveries.

More example sentences:

For many explorers a sense of curiosity has led to great discoveries.

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He had esurient eyes filled with avid curiosity.

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He had the gift of a fresh eye and an untrammeled curiosity.

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Who was the teacher that encouraged Powell's curiosity about the world?

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Pandora opened the lid of a box out of curiosity and let all the evils fly out.

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Synonyms:

inquisitiveness; curiousness; nosiness

Antonyms:

disregard; indifference

Curiosity rhymes:

• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • atrocity
  • ferocity
  • monstrosity
  • pomposity
  • velocity
  • viscosity
• Five Syllable Rhymes
  • animosity
  • generosity
  • reciprocity
  • virtuosity
• Six Syllable Rhymes
  • religiosity