intriguing

  • 11intriguing — adjective 1. disturbingly provocative an intriguing smile • Syn: ↑challenging • Similar to: ↑provocative 2. capable of arousing interest or curiosity our team came up with some most intriguing finds …

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  • 12Intriguing — Intrigue In*trigue ([i^]n*tr[=e]g ), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Intrigued} ( tr[=e]gd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Intriguing}.] [F. intriguer, OF. intriquer, entriquer; cf. It. intrigare. See {Intricate}, {Extricate}.] 1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive… …

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  • 13intriguing — adjective Date: 1752 engaging the interest to a marked degree ; fascinating < an intriguing story > …

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  • 14intriguing — in|trigu|ing [ ın trigıŋ ] adjective very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious: an intriguing subject for future research ╾ in|trigu|ing|ly [ ın trigıŋli ] adverb: It s an intriguingly complex film …

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  • 15intriguing — adjective intriguing stories Syn: interesting, fascinating, absorbing, compelling, gripping, riveting, captivating, engaging, enthralling, enchanting, attractive, appealing …

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  • 16intriguing — UK [ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ] / US [ɪnˈtrɪɡɪŋ] adjective very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious an intriguing subject for future research Derived word: intriguingly UK [ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋlɪ] / US [ɪnˈtrɪɡɪŋlɪ] adverb It s an intriguingly&#8230; …

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  • 17intriguing — [ɪnˈtriːgɪŋ] adj very interesting and making you want to know more an intriguing subject for researchers[/ex] intriguingly [ɪnˈtriːgɪŋli] adv …

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  • 18intriguing — adjective /ɪntɹiːɡɪŋ/ Causing a desire to know more; mysterious. Syn: fascinating, interesting, attractive …

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  • 19intriguing — Synonyms and related words: Byzantine, Machiavellian, alluring, appealing, appetizing, attractive, beguiling, bewitching, blandishing, cajoling, calculating, captivating, catching, charismatic, charming, coaxing, collusive, come hither, connivent …

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  • 20intriguing — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Fascinating] Syn. engaging, attractive, delightful, absorbing; see charming , entertaining , interesting . 2. [Sly] Syn. crafty, clever, tricky; see sly 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. interesting, fascinating,&#8230; …

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