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• past participle of intrigue.
• past tense form of intrigue.

intrigued

American  

[in-treegd] / ɪnˈtrigd /

adjective

1. curious about or fascinated by something unusual or mysterious.

   Intrigued onlookers came out onto their balconies, trying to catch a glimpse of the festivities.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of intrigue.

Other Word Forms

• unintrigued
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of intrigued

intrigue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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intrigued

Although "intrigued", a dyslexia diagnosis made her think she couldn't do it.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

And what intrigued you about what this character brought to the show?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

It’s bold, a little funky, and exactly the kind of recipe that makes people either immediately intrigued or deeply skeptical.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

Micron Technology’s latest earnings are further fueling SK Hynix’s stock — and analysts are intrigued about what’s to come after the South Korean memory giant completes its U.S. listing next month.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

And, as it turned out, all cats—even celestial ones—were highly intrigued by boxes.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi