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Synonyms & Similar Words
fascinated
captivated
interested
enthralled
engaged
absorbed
intrigued
curious
inquisitive
attentive
observant
perceptive
astute
keen
eager
excited
enthused
passionate
animated
lively
spellbound
mesmerized
riveted
enthralled
hooked
drawn
attracted
allured
beguiled
charmed
delighted
pleased
thrilled
gripped
engrossed
intent
focused
Meaning of Intrigued
Having a feeling of interest or curiosity about something
Definitions
- Having a feeling of interest or curiosity about something or someone
- * Feeling a strong desire to know more about something
Etymology of Intrigued
The word "intrigued" originates from the Old French word "intriguer," which is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "tricae" (meaning "tricks" or "deceptions")
Historically, the word has been used to describe a feeling of fascination or curiosity, often in relation to mysterious or complex events or situations
Example Uses
- I was intrigued by the plot twist in the movie and didn't see it coming
- * The detective was intrigued by the clues and decided to investigate further
- * The artist's use of color and light intrigued the audience and sparked a lively discussion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uninterested
bored
indifferent
apathetic
disengaged
unenthusiastic
unmoved
unimpressed
dispassionate
detached
unconcerned
uncurious
inattentive
oblivious
unaware
unaffected
uninspired
unresponsive
lethargic
listless
sluggish