intriguing
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
adjectivein · trigu · ing
Think: “IN TRIG you’re IN”—an intriguing thing pulls you IN, and it has TRIG in the middle: in-TRIG-u-ing.
Yes, it's intriguing. Don’t drop the silent **u** after **g**: it’s **intriguing**, not *intriging*.
Definition
- adjectiveVery interesting because it is unusual, mysterious, or makes you want to know more.
Examples
- “The detective found an intriguing clue hidden under the rug.”
- “Her intriguing question sparked a long class discussion.”
- “The museum’s new exhibit is intriguing enough to make us stay for hours.”
Synonyms
fascinatinginterestingcaptivatingcompellingmysterious
Antonyms
boringdulluninteresting
Translations
ES intrigantePT intriganteFR intrigant
Common misspellings
intrigingintreguinginterguingintrigeingintriguinintriguinggintrigeuing
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