intrigued
adj.adj. very interested in something because it seems strange, unusual, or mysterious. You feel this way when you want to learn more about a secret or a new idea.
adj. aroused by curiosity or fascination; having one's interest piqued by something novel or obscure. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.
I am intrigued by your new business idea.
The scientists were intrigued by the unusual data patterns and decided to run the experiment again.
While most investors ignored the small startup, a few were intrigued by its unconventional approach to renewable energy and requested a private meeting with the founders.
Commonly followed by the preposition 'by' or 'with'.
The book was very intrigued.The book was very intriguing.Learners often confuse the -ed adjective (describing a person's feeling) with the -ing adjective (describing the thing that causes the feeling).