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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Davidson analyst Gil Luria is intrigued by a powerful forthcoming Anthropic model that suggests the compute frenzy is “not at the peak,” a trend that would be “especially positive for memory stocks.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

This device would mark the biggest-ever change in the physical design of an iPhone, and consumers seem intrigued.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

"I did think it was a bit grisly but I was mostly intrigued," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

What intrigued you about this final onscreen chapter of their story?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

I hated to admit it, but I was intrigued.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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