Intriguingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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intriguingly

 

[ ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a fascinating manner

In a way that arouses one's curiosity or interest, typically by being mysterious or secretive.

Synonyms

captivatingly, fascinatingly, mysteriously.

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Word Description / Examples
intriguingly

This word is used when something sparks curiosity or interest, often with a sense of mystery or unexpected twist. It can have both positive and neutral tones.

  • The story was intriguingly complex, leaving the audience guessing until the end
  • She was intriguingly different from anyone he had ever met
fascinatingly

This word is used when talking about something that arouses a deep interest or curiosity. It may be used in both positive and neutral contexts.

  • He described the science behind the phenomenon fascinatingly
  • The documentary was fascinatingly informative
mysteriously

Use this word when describing something that is difficult to understand or explain, often suggesting secrecy or the unknown. It typically has a neutral or slightly eerie connotation.

  • The lights flickered mysteriously in the abandoned house
  • He disappeared mysteriously one night, leaving no clues behind
captivatingly

Use this word when describing something that completely holds your attention or charms you. It often has a positive and enchanting connotation.

  • She spoke so captivatingly that everyone in the room was hanging on her every word
  • The movie was captivatingly beautiful

Examples of usage

  • She smiled intriguingly, leaving him wondering what she was up to.
  • The plot of the movie unfolded intriguingly, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Translations

Translations of the word "intriguingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma intrigante

🇮🇳 रोचक ढंग से

🇩🇪 auf faszinierende Weise

🇮🇩 dengan menarik

🇺🇦 захопливо

🇵🇱 intrygująco

🇯🇵 興味深く

🇫🇷 de manière intrigante

🇪🇸 de manera intrigante

🇹🇷 ilginç bir şekilde

🇰🇷 흥미롭게

🇸🇦 بشكل مدهش

🇨🇿 zajímavě

🇸🇰 intrigantne

🇨🇳 有趣地

🇸🇮 zanimivo

🇮🇸 á forvitnilegan hátt

🇰🇿 қызықты түрде

🇬🇪 საინტერესო

🇦🇿 maraqlı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera intrigante

Etymology

The word 'intriguingly' originated from the verb 'intrigue', which came into English in the early 17th century from French 'intriguer'. The root of the word, 'intriguer', can be traced back to the Italian 'intrigo', meaning 'plot, intrigue'. Over time, 'intrigue' evolved to 'intriguingly', capturing the essence of arousing curiosity and interest in a mysterious or secretive manner.

See also: intrigue, intrigued, intriguing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,354, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.