Curious interest
Intrigued
Strength 2 of 4
Caught by something puzzling or unexpected that doesn’t quite add up, and drawn to turn it over until you work out what is going on.
In the body
- Searching, slightly narrowed eyes
- A half-smile
- Head cocked to one side
Needs behind it
When these needs are met
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
- Alert
- Interested
- Open
- Curious
- Engaged
- Intrigued
- Stimulated
- Fascinated
Often confused with
Curious
Curious is a general appetite to find out; intrigued is caught by one particular puzzle that doesn’t yet make sense.