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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Intrigued but skeptical, Urbina followed up with WhatsApp messages, hoping he might really be an immigration attorney.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Intrigued, Kolts saw that only one ticket remained.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Intrigued, Ukrainians soon found out from the fallen debris that they had just witnessed the destruction of Russian’s newest weapon - the S-70 stealth combat drone.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

Intrigued by its ability to convert leftovers into a protein-rich food, the scientists and chefs studied the fungus in the Alchemist test kitchen.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

Intrigued, Otto made a bonobo version of a shushing sound back.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

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