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See Also:

• 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

Derived Forms

• unintrigued
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of intrigued

intrigue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

I'm intrigued by the demands of the new era and feel it's consistent and coherent with the current age.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

To some degree, the variations are what keep us intrigued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He had always been mildly scornful of his son’s attachment to rocks, but this problem intrigued him.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson