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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Of the various components, he was particularly intrigued by one kind of chemical.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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