curious vs enquiring, inquiring

curious

adj
  • Containing or pertaining to trivalent curium. 

  • Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying. 

  • Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual. 

  • Caused by curiosity. 

enquiring, inquiring

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