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intriguing

/ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/
in · tri · guing
Adverb:intriguingly
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1

Arousing one's curiosity or interest, especially because of being unusual, mysterious, or complex; fascinating.

Example

"The historian uncovered an intriguing letter that challenged long-held assumptions about the treaty."

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• Nearby Words

intricately
intricateness
intrigue
intriguing
intriguingly
intrinsic
intrinsically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'intrigue', which entered English in the 17th century via French 'intriguer' and Italian 'intrigare', ultimately deriving from Latin 'intricare' meaning 'to entangle or perplex'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intriguing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intriguing
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