CURIOSITY Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word curiosity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CURIOSITY
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inquisitiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of active curiosity • The quality of being curious and interested. | ||||||||
curio | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
oddity | nounn | |||||||
noun • eccentricity that is not easily explained • a strange attitude or habit • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
oddment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
peculiarity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an odd or unusual characteristic • a distinguishing trait • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
rarity | nounn | |||||||
noun • noteworthy scarcity • a rarified quality • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
wonder | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • something that causes feelings of wonder • a state in which you want to learn more about something verb • have a wish or desire to know something • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation • be amazed at |