Synonyms

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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Scientists were especially intrigued by the disk's uneven appearance.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

He was immediately intrigued, because never before had anybody recommended a Waynesburg player to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"It was literally on the shelf for five seconds and I grabbed it. The cover just intrigued me," said Lomax.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“It makes everybody better when your head coach is just as motivated and intrigued as you are.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Herr Thiessen is intrigued, and after an early dinner, he puts on his hat and gloves and begins walking in the general direction his winemaker friend had indicated.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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