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.
was intriguing
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past progressiveof intrigue.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It was intriguing that Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, did not say anything as he left cabinet.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Allin's idea was intriguing, but there was no practical way to test whether such a membrane could actually transmit airborne sound.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2026
Staying in France was intriguing to a young Kurata, but the struggles of visas and paperwork deterred her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025
But still, their attempt to pair it with a spiced hollandaise was intriguing, even if the execution fell flat.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
Lippmann’s sales pitch was as alien to them as it was intriguing.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
