intrigued

American

[in-treegd] / ɪnˈtrigd /

adjective

curious about or fascinated by something unusual or mysterious.

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

verb

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

I've had countless messages today from people who are intrigued by the whole thing.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

I was so intrigued I called Elliott to hear more.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 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

That phrase, engraved on some quarters photographer Blaise Hayward was counting in his New York City kitchen in July 2023, intrigued him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Even the king himself might be intrigued by this sort of power.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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