Word Frequency
intriguing (ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- arousing great interest or curiosity ⇒
an intriguing mystery
Derived Forms
inˈtriguingly adverbSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = interesting, fascinating, absorbing, exciting, engaging, gripping, stirring, stimulating, curious, compelling, amusing, diverting, provocative, beguiling, thought-provoking, titillating, engrossing, tantalizing
intrigue
Definitions
verb
(ɪnˈtriːɡ
) , -trigues, -triguing, -trigued- tr to make interested or curious ⇒
I'm intrigued by this case, Watson
- intr to make secret plots or employ underhand methods; conspire
- intr often foll by with to carry on a clandestine love affair
noun
(ɪnˈtriːɡ
; ˈɪntriːɡ
) - the act or an instance of secret plotting, etc
- a clandestine love affair
- the quality of arousing interest or curiosity; beguilement
Derived Forms
inˈtriguer nounWord Origin
C17: from French intriguer, from Italian intrigare, from Latin intrīcāre; see intricateSynonyms
View thesaurus entryTranslations for 'intriguing'
- British English: intriguing If you describe something as intriguing, you mean that it is interesting or strange. ADJECTIVEThis intriguing book is both thoughtful and informative.
- Brazilian Portuguese: intrigante
- Chinese: 新奇的
- European Spanish: fascinante
- French: fascinant fascinante
- German: faszinierend
- Italian: intrigante
- Japanese: 興味をそそるような
- Korean: 흥미로운
- Portuguese: intrigante
- Spanish: fascinante
Example Sentences Including 'intriguing'
And with Joanna, his woman love, so complex and sensuous, and so eternally intriguing.Compulsion
He also noticed that Grey was examining share prices, which was intriguing.TEN STEPS TO HAPPINESS (2003)
In the first issue, there were profiles of "The 25 most intriguing minds of the new economy.DOT.CON (2001)
Inside, the decoration and fittings are an intriguing mix of old and new influences.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Newman thought it was one of the most intriguing cities he had ever visited, an archipelago like the giant ones Laila had described.Cover Story
Swept under the rug An intriguing contest concluded in a Paris courtroom this week.Globe and Mail (2003)
The figure raises the intriguing spectre of a repressed, underground minority on the verge of bubbling up into the mainstream.New Scientist (2004)
The most intriguing , of course, is what Rangers aim to do about a team that has lagged behind.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Toronto's Ingrid Abbott fused music, dance and text in her intriguing Inspiration.Globe and Mail (2003)
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