intrigued — UK [ɪnˈtriːɡd] US [ɪnˈtriɡd] adjective very interested in something and wanting to know more about it intrigued by: He became intrigued by her story. intrigued to do something: I’d be intrigued to learn more about it. Thesaurus: feeling… … Useful english dictionary
intrigued — in|trigued [ınˈtri:gd] adj very interested in something because it seems strange or mysterious intrigued by/with ▪ He was intrigued by her reaction. intrigued to know/learn etc ▪ She was intrigued to know what he planned to do next … Dictionary of contemporary English
intrigued — in|trigued [ ın trigd ] adjective very interested in something and wanting to know more about it: intrigued by: He became intrigued by her story. intrigued to do something: I d be intrigued to learn more about it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
intrigued — UK [ɪnˈtriːɡd] / US [ɪnˈtrɪɡd] adjective very interested in something and wanting to know more about it intrigued by: He became intrigued by her story. intrigued to do something: I d be intrigued to learn more about it … English dictionary
Intrigued — Intrigue In*trigue ([i^]n*tr[=e]g ), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Intrigued} ( tr[=e]gd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Intriguing}.] [F. intriguer, OF. intriquer, entriquer; cf. It. intrigare. See {Intricate}, {Extricate}.] 1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intrigued — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. attracted, absorbed, captivated; see charmed , entertained 2 , fascinated , interested 1 … English dictionary for students
intrigued — adj. curious, interested; fascinated, attracted in·trigue || ɪn trɪËg n. conspiracy, plot, scheme; liaison, secret love affair v. rouse curiosity, fascinate; scheme, plot; engage in an illicit love affair … English contemporary dictionary
intrigue — 01. My sister and I were [intrigued] to find out how our mom and dad first met. 02. The movie is an [intriguing] look at the world of high powered finance. 03. I would be [intrigued] to know how you felt about what I said. 04. The novel examines… … Grammatical examples in English
intrigue — verb (intrigued, intriguing) –verb (t) /ɪnˈtrig / (say in treeg) 1. to excite the curiosity or interest of by puzzling, novel, or otherwise arresting qualities: intrigued by the prospect of danger. 2. to take the fancy of: her hat intrigued me. 3 …
intrigue — I. noun Etymology: French intricate affair, from Italian intrigo, from intrigare to entangle, from Latin intricare Date: 1609 1. a. a secret scheme ; machination b. the practice of engaging in intrigues 2. a clandestine love affair Synonyms: see … New Collegiate Dictionary