intrigued

intrigued
[[t]ɪntri͟ːgd[/t]]
ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ by n, ADJ to-inf
If you are intrigued by something, especially something strange, it interests you and you want to know more about it.

They are intrigued by her story...

I would be intrigued to hear others' views.


English dictionary. 2008.

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  • 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 trɪːg 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

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