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

Derived Forms

unintrigued

adjective

Etymology

Origin of intrigued

intrigue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Some in the rock and art worlds are intrigued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Whilst they played wits against me—against me who commanded nations, and intrigued for them, and fought for them, hundreds of years before they were born—I was countermining them.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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