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

It’s bold, a little funky, and exactly the kind of recipe that makes people either immediately intrigued or deeply skeptical.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

I know that’s not easy, which is perhaps why you’re intrigued by options like debt consolidation and hiring someone to negotiate down your bills.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Jones was intrigued by Pints and Ponytails as he’s battled the hair-care needs of his 2 ½-year-old daughter, Noa, and her textured, curly locks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

"I was intrigued to see how the team was and I was quite happy to be honest," McCullum said.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

The smell of camphor trees in Kamata, a suburban section of Tokyo, intrigued Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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