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. )

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intrigued

Folks might be especially intrigued by things the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has been doing lately that start to overlap with the Fed’s sphere of influence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

The software allows businesses to make updates more easily, and Chatterjee is intrigued by its financial potential over the long term.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

I’m intrigued by the rise of AI influencers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

I've had countless messages today from people who are intrigued by the whole thing.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

“The Cloak of Invisibility,” he finished, enclosing both line and circle in a triangle, to make the symbol that so intrigued Hermione.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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