intrigue
verb (used with object)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate.
are intriguing
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present progressiveof intrigue.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Moreover, the cargo ships that carry the world’s lifeblood are intriguing physical spaces that rarely get explored on screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Everywhere you look there are intriguing stories to be told.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
While these findings are intriguing, researchers agree it's premature to rely on high-dose vitamin D supplements as an anti-aging strategy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2025
The cultural data points are intriguing, if not yet conclusive.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Yanush and Boguslav Radzivill are intriguing with the Elector of Brandenburg, and it is dangerous to be near the boundary.
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
