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• past participle of intrigue.
• past tense form of intrigue.

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

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intrigued

And what intrigued you about what this character brought to the show?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

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

The 67-year-old said he made a point of visiting Wattana Panich while on vacation, intrigued by the longevity of the mother stock, which he likened to caring for a sourdough starter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Micron Technology’s latest earnings are further fueling SK Hynix’s stock — and analysts are intrigued about what’s to come after the South Korean memory giant completes its U.S. listing next month.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026

Herr Thiessen is intrigued, and after an early dinner, he puts on his hat and gloves and begins walking in the general direction his winemaker friend had indicated.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern