intriguing

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #10338

Meanings

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adj
Very interesting because it is strange, mysterious, or unexpected.

The detective followed up on an intriguing new clue.

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Synonyms

1 adj · very interesting because it... enigmatic mysterious cryptic

More attractive fascinating interesting

Word family

Derived forms intriguinglyintriguingnessunintriguing

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Phrases (1)

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most intriguing
Very interesting because of unusual or puzzling features, in formal usage.

Adverb + adjective

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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