curiously

adverb

cu·​ri·​ous·​ly ˈkyu̇r-ē-əs-lē 

ˈkyər-

1

: in a curious manner

seemed curiously calm

2

: as is curious

curiously, he continues to win reelection

Examples of curiously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Laboriel had made an earlier, surprise appearance during the beachside fest two days prior, debuting with the band on a set curiously billed as Eddie Vedder and Friends. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

He was awarded the first and the Colts curiously didn’t challenge when the spot appeared to be quite generous. — Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2026

Ishaan Tharoor writes that the two men see the world in curiously similar ways. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

Everything and nothing seems to happen in the curiously inert action drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which stars Mahershala Ali as a philosophical Black Muslim hitman trying to raise three children after the death of his wife. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for curiously

• furiously
• injuriously