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

Greeley remained intrigued, and “hoped to have some further conversation with the ‘spirits.’”

From Literature

I am more intrigued by emerging and frontier markets than developed markets.

From Barron's

“Ultimately, I think I was really intrigued about getting into the skin of this character,” Weisz adds.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, the site intrigued scientists because of unusual skeletal traits and the way the two individuals were laid to rest.

From Science Daily

While she’s talking, Mrs. Pritchett’s face shifts from tired to amused to possibly intrigued.

From Literature