Intrigued: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone feels a sense of curiosity and eagerness to learn more, often because something seems mysterious or unusual.

• She was intrigued by the sudden disappearance of her neighbor.
• The plot twist in the movie intrigued all the viewers.

Refers to a strong interest in someone or something because it is very unusual or extraordinary.

• He was fascinated by the ancient artifacts in the museum.
• They were fascinated by the stories of the explorer’s adventures.

Used to express a general feeling of wanting to learn more about something or someone.

• She's very interested in learning new languages.
• He showed a lot of interest in the new project.

Describes a desire to learn or know more about something or someone, often driven by inquisitiveness.

• The child was curious about how the toy worked.
• I'm curious to see what happens next in the series.

Applied when someone is completely attracted and enchanted by someone or something, often because it is very beautiful or interesting.

• The audience was captivated by the magician's performance.
• He was captivated by her beauty the moment he saw her.