curiously
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,809 of 81,628 words measured. It occurs 22,223 times across 191,625 published chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- in a manner differing from the usual or expected also: inexplicably, oddly, peculiarly had a curiously husky voicehe's behaving rather peculiarly
- with curiosity also: inquisitively, interrogatively the baby looked around curiously
curiously in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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How curiously the name suited the voice!
One Day A sequel to 'Three Weeks' · Elinor [Dubious author] Glyn · Chapter 1
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He was observing the work of the boys curiously.
The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico · Frank Gee Patchin · Chapter 1
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The others were ready to go; they turned and looked at him curiously.
The Lord of Death and the Queen of Life · Homer Eon Flint · Chapter 1
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Curiously he picked up the peach branch and held it as he had seen it held.
Desert Gold · Zane Grey · Chapter 1
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Curiously enough, these galleries did not face the sea, that is, the south, but the fields and woods to the north.
Absalom's Hair · Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson · Chapter 1