Synonyms for

Intrigued

Verb / ˈɪntri:gd / / ˌɪˈntri:gd / Another word for intrigued — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be interested in something and want to know more about it

Synonyms & similar words

connive intrigue fascinate scheme fascinated curious interested captivated absorbed engrossed enchanted charmed hooked spellbound stimulated excited intricate complicated confused puzzled mystified perplexed baffled bewildered

Synonyms by register

Formal

fascinated curious interested engaged

Informal

curious hooked into it wondering

Literary

captivated enthralled bewitched

Antonyms

bored uninterested apathetic indifferent disinterested unconcerned

Common collocations

  • intrigued by
  • intrigued to know
  • intrigued by the idea
  • intrigued by the mystery
  • intrigued by her
  • intrigued by the prospect

Word family

noun intrigue
verb intrigue
adjective intriguing
adverb intriguingly

Usage note

Often followed by 'by' to indicate the cause of the intrigue. It implies a strong sense of curiosity or fascination.

Example sentences

  1. I am intrigued by the science experiment.
  2. The detective was intrigued by the mysterious case.
  3. She was intrigued by the new restaurant in town.
  4. He was intrigued by the strange object he found in the woods.
  5. The audience was intrigued by the magician's tricks.

Quotes

  • I am intrigued by the smile upon your face, and the sadness within your eyes. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
  • I am intrigued by the unknown, by the depths of mystery that lie below the surface. - Andrew Schneider
  • Intrigue is the root of all evils. - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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