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.
intriguingly
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a word derived from
intrigue.
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a word derived from
intriguing.
intriguingadjectivearousing great interest or curiosity
Example Sentences
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When they get home, the residents of a small housing association on the outskirts of Hudiksvall, Sweden, plug in their electric vehicles to charge them or, intriguingly, power their homes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
The filmmaker’s Fox Nation series on the lives of saints depicts Jesus’ mother in an intriguingly unorthodox style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
One of our critics intriguingly calls it Tulsa noir.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
Now, intriguingly, Sexton has been signed up as a coach for the tour.
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
Jefferson had also shared with Madison his intriguingly utopian suggestion that each generation was sovereign, so that the laws made for one generation should expire after about twenty years.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
