growing curiosity

[ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ kjuˈrɪ.ə.səti]
noun phrasepl: growing curiosities
curiosidade crescente
1. An increasing desire to know or learn something; a progressively stronger interest in understanding or discovering information about a subject, person, or phenomenon
There is a growing curiosity among teenagers about artificial intelligence and its applications.
Há uma curiosidade crescente entre adolescentes sobre inteligência artificial e suas aplicações.
2. A steadily intensifying sense of wonder or inquisitiveness that develops over time
Her growing curiosity about ancient civilizations led her to pursue archaeology as a career.
Sua curiosidade crescente sobre civilizações antigas a levou a perseguir uma carreira em arqueologia.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'growing curiosity' is positively valued in educational and professional contexts, often associated with personal development, scientific inquiry, and intellectual growth. In Brazil specifically, curiosidade is celebrated as a trait that drives learning and innovation, particularly in younger generations engaging with technology and global trends.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
increasing interestrising inquisitivenessexpanding fascinationmounting intrigueburgeoning wonder
Antonyms / Antônimos
waning curiositydeclining interestapathyindifferencedisinterest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curiosidade crescente
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
curiosidade crescente / interesse crescente
Both terms used interchangeably in casual speech
São Paulo
curiosidade crescente
Formal and informal contexts; commonly used in academic and business settings
Portugal
curiosidade crescente
Identical usage; no significant regional variation in European Portuguese

Related Words

inquisitivenesswonderinquiryfascinationintrigue

Related Idioms & Phrases

curiosity killed the cat
burning curiosity
out of curiosity
arousing curiosity
satisfy one's curiosity
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