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- [verb in-treeg; noun in-treeg, in-treeg]
- /verb ɪnˈtrig; noun ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig/
- /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
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- [verb in-treeg; noun in-treeg, in-treeg]
- /verb ɪnˈtrig; noun ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig/
Definitions of intrigued word
- verb with object intrigued to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work. 1
- verb with object intrigued to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest: to intrigue one's way into another's notice. 1
- verb with object intrigued to draw or capture: Her interest was intrigued by the strange symbol. 1
- verb with object intrigued to accomplish or force by crafty plotting or underhand machinations. 1
- verb with object intrigued Obsolete. to entangle. 1
- verb with object intrigued Obsolete. to trick or cheat. 1
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Origin of intrigued
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < French intriguer < Italian intrigare < Latin intrīcāre to entangle; see intricate
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Parts of speech for Intrigued
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intrigued popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intrigued usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intrigued
adj intrigued
- charmed — A charmed place, time, or situation is one that is very beautiful or pleasant, and seems slightly separate from the real world or real life.
- fascinated — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall: a vivacity that fascinated the audience.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
- attracted — feeling a pleasing, alluring, or fascinating influence from someone or something
adjective intrigued
- captivated — Simple past tense and past participle of captivate.
- entertained — Simple past tense and past participle of entertain.
Antonyms for intrigued
adj intrigued
- bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- uninterested — having or showing no feeling of interest; indifferent.
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