intrigued

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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.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of intrigue ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·in·trigued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrigued¹

intrigue ( def ) + -ed ²( def )