intrigued

in-trigued · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of *intrigue*; aroused curiosity or interest.

  2. 2.

    (As adjective) Very interested and curious.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    intrigued by — Curious about something
  • •
    intrigued to learn/hear — Interested to find out

Related words

Antonyms: bored, indifferent, uninterested
See also: fascinated, intrigue, intriguing
Synonyms: captivated, curious, fascinated, interested

Etymology

From French intriguer ("to plot, puzzle"), from Italian intrigare ("to perplex, entangle"), from Latin intricare ("to entangle").