Intriguing: meaning, definitions and examples
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intriguing
[ ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ ]
mystery
Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
Synonyms
captivating, engrossing, fascinating
Examples of usage
- The movie had an intriguing plot that kept the audience guessing until the end.
- The mysterious package on the doorstep was quite intriguing.
- Her intriguing smile made him want to learn more about her.
plot
To make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental.
Synonyms
conspiring, plotting, scheming
Examples of usage
- The villains were intriguing against the hero in the shadows.
- She suspected her colleagues were intriguing behind her back.
Translations
Translations of the word "intriguing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intrigante
🇮🇳 रोमांचक
🇩🇪 faszinierend
🇮🇩 menarik
🇺🇦 захопливий
🇵🇱 intrygujący
🇯🇵 興味深い (きょうみぶかい)
🇫🇷 intrigant
🇪🇸 intrigante
🇹🇷 ilginç
🇰🇷 흥미로운
🇸🇦 مثير للاهتمام
🇨🇿 zajímavý
🇸🇰 zaujímavý
🇨🇳 引人入胜的 (yǐn rén rù shèng de)
🇸🇮 zanimiv
🇮🇸 áhugavert
🇰🇿 қызықты
🇬🇪 ინტრიგული
🇦🇿 maraqlı
🇲🇽 intrigante
Word origin
The word 'intriguing' originated from the French word 'intriguer' in the early 17th century, which meant 'to trick or deceive.' Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage of arousing curiosity or interest. The word has been used in English literature and conversation to describe things that captivate or engage the mind.
See also: intrigue, intrigued, intriguingly.