curiously

adverb22 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

Highlights an unusual or unexpected lack of sound or communication.

Describes a surprising lack of emotional involvement or connection.

Used to describe something or someone that is surprisingly not present where they would be expected.

Used to point out a surprising or noteworthy absence of a quality or feature.

Describes something having a style that is surprisingly from the past.

Indicates that something feels surprisingly old or from a previous era.

To direct your eyes towards something with interest and a desire to know more.

To ask a question in a way that shows a strong desire to know something.

To observe an activity or event with interest to see what will happen.

To look at someone or something for a long time with great interest or intrigue.

To take a quick, interested look at someone or something.

A more formal way to say 'ask curiously', showing an interest in finding out information.