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intriguing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtriɡɪŋ/ · UK /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing means: Interesting in a way that makes you want to discover or understand more.

adjective

AROUSES CURIOSITYB2

Interesting in a way that makes you want to discover or understand more.

  • That's an intriguing idea.
  • The letter contained an intriguing clue.
  • I found her explanation intriguing and wanted to hear more.

Similar words: fascinating, interesting, thought-provoking

Opposites: boring

Common phrases: intriguing idea, intriguing question, intriguing possibility

SECRETLY SCHEMINGC2

Secretly planning with others to gain power or an advantage.

  • The king distrusted the intriguing minister.
  • An intriguing courtier turned the prince against his friends.
  • The novel follows several intriguing nobles competing for power.

Similar words: scheming, plotting, conspiring

Common phrases: intriguing courtier, intriguing politician, intriguing minister

Questions about intriguing

What does intriguing mean?

Interesting in a way that makes you want to discover or understand more.

What is intriguing in other languages?

Türkçe: ilgi çekici · Español: intrigante · Français: intrigant · Deutsch: faszinierend · Italiano: intrigante · 日本語: 興味をそそる

How do you pronounce intriguing?

In American English /ɪnˈtriɡɪŋ/; in British English /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/.

How do you use intriguing in a sentence?

That's an intriguing idea. The letter contained an intriguing clue.

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