noun
- plural of curiousness; the quality or state of being curious; eager desire to know or learn something
- plural of curiousness; the quality of being unusual, strange, or interesting in an odd way
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often used in formal or literary contexts
Usage: less common than the first sense
Examples
- The children's curiousnesses about the natural world led them to explore the forest.
- Her curiousnesses were evident in the endless questions she asked during the lecture.
- The curiousnesses of the antique shop attracted collectors from across the city.
- Their curiousnesses about different cultures inspired them to travel widely.
- The museum displayed various curiousnesses from around the world.
- His intellectual curiousnesses drove him to pursue advanced degrees in multiple fields.