Intriguing
ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ
Definitions
Arousing or exciting interest or curiosity; fascinating.
ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ
Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
The detective found the clues to be intriguing, leading him deeper into the mystery.
💡 Simply: Something that makes you want to know more, like a cool puzzle or a secret adventure. It's like when you see a mysterious box and just HAVE to open it to see what's inside!
👶 For kids: When something makes you want to know more and more about it, like a magic trick!
More Examples
The documentary presented an intriguing perspective on the ancient civilization.
Her paintings had an intriguing quality, drawing viewers in with their unique use of color and form.
The research findings were intriguing and sparked further investigation.
How It's Used
"The author crafted an intriguing mystery novel that kept readers guessing until the very end."
"Scientists are studying the intriguing behavior of quantum particles."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
intrigue someone
To arouse someone's interest or curiosity.
"The new gadget is designed to intrigue potential customers."
From French intriguer, meaning 'to plot' or 'to arouse curiosity'. The word developed from the Latin intricare, meaning 'to entangle'.
The word has been used since the 17th century, initially referring to secret plots and schemes.
Memory tip
Think of an 'intrigued' detective following a trail of clues - always eager to uncover something hidden.