Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Forming secret plots or schemes; addicted to intrigue; given to secret machinations: as, an intriguing disposition.
- Synonyms Artful, Sly, etc. (see
cunning ); insidious, designing, deceitful, plotting, scheming.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective
Causing adesire toknow more;mysterious . - verb Present participle of
intrigue .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective disturbingly provocative
- adjective capable of arousing interest or curiosity
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Examples
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The Russians might have found the moniker intriguing, but to Sayyed it was an insult, one of many he was sure he would be forced to endure on this cold winter evening.
American Assassin Vince Flynn 2010
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Also rather intriguing is the view of how the girls should not be smarter to or superior to the boys in any way.
Book Review: Friday Night Lights « Michael in Nashville 2004
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These are American foods that are presented in intriguing ways.
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One of the most intriguing is the sci-fi drama Fast Forward from Dark Knight's David Goyer and 24's Brannon Braga, about a worldwide blackout that gives everyone a glimpse into the near-future.
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More intriguing is the mood of the American public this year.
Leon T. Hadar: Post-Midterms Foreign Policy: Will They Make a Difference? Leon T. Hadar 2010
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Tebow's leadership intangibles and running ability remain intriguing to some NFL teams, but he may have hurt himself more than he helped himself with his performance.
Florida - Team Notes 2010
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What I found especially intriguing is how Kearney mentioned that the world is actually more Science Fiction in nature then Fantasy.
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What I find intriguing is the recent tendency of racist bigots to cry “racism” whenever anybody tries to point out racism or do anything about it.
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Your piece on Kana while intriguing is also incredibly alien.
RapeLay: The Response SVGL 2009
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The part that makes it intriguing is the idea that some buy it.
Think Progress » Chuck Todd: ‘The Tea Party gets a big benefit’ from Fox News’ promotion. 2010
seanahan commented on the word intriguing
First of all, awesome WordNet definition.
Also, what's the deal with that spelling. I stared at the word for thirty seconds before looking it up to determine I had it spelled correctly.
December 28, 2007
sonofgroucho commented on the word intriguing
I really like this word, and use it a lot. I'm surprised more Wordies haven't listed it.
December 28, 2007
sionnach commented on the word intriguing
"My sister is dating Tarzan", said Gong Li, intriguingly.
December 29, 2007
GHibbs commented on the word intriguing
My adjectival use: 'It is an intriguing story.'
August 22, 2011