Curiosity
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| pure | pure curiosity | pure genius |
| natural | natural curiosity | natural genius |
| true | true curiosity | true genius |
| genuine | genuine curiosity | genuine genius |
| Other adjectives: sheer, intellectual, great, quiet, young, local, scientific, medical, technological. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Sherlock realizes the gun is fake and is about to simply walk away, but the killer challenges him into playing anyway, playing on Sherlock's curiosity and need to show off his genius.
Source: Poisoned Chalice Switcheroo -
Justified to a degree in-universe, as the vast majority of Frank's following seem to do so out of sheer curiosity for Frank himself, rather than appreciation for his music, with only the band themselves truly believing him to be a genius.
Source: Film / Frank - While Carter is certainly not as book smart as the rest of the town, including his own genius daughter, he's certainly practical enough on his feet that his quick thinking is always what saves the town from self-destructing from its own scientific curiosity.
Source: Only Sane Man / Live-Action TV
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