What does curio mean?
Curio means A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity..
Curio
/ˈkjʊə̯ɹiˌəʊ̯/ · noun
Meaning
A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity..
Example Sentences
Staghorn ferns, with their antlerlike leaves, are really curios of ferndom and never fail to gain attention.
Video telephony is just about the only new technology from that particular movie that has appeared—and it was technically possible when the movie was showing. 2001 can be seen as a curio, but what about Star Trek?
upon his arrival, Lewis discovers that his uncle’s place is no threadbare bachelor pad. It’s a creaky old Victorian mansion, full of overstuffed chairs, flocked wallpaper, stained glass, creepy carnival curios, and dozens and dozens of clocks.
Synonyms for curio
Antonyms for curio
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Word Forms
- curios
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for curio?
Common synonyms include knickknack, trinket, collectible, oddity.
What is the opposite of curio?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use curio in a sentence?
Staghorn ferns, with their antlerlike leaves, are really curios of ferndom and never fail to gain attention.
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