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

• unintrigued adjective

Etymology

Origin of intrigued

intrigue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The idea that the mind behind the anaesthetic veil is not entirely silent has long intrigued scientists.

From BBC

It took an email from an intrigued listener to the Chipping Forecast golf podcast to highlight the curious case of the rise of Johnny Keefer.

From BBC

By the time she was in high school, cultural figures like the Strokes’ Julian Casablancas had her intrigued.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm really intrigued what it's going to be like."

From BBC

But Ms. Wilson, who was accustomed to working and reworking recipes until they were perfected, was intrigued by how and why an inanimate kitchen object could become so emotionally entwined with her very being.

From The Wall Street Journal