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.
were 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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Clarke's observations about his attitude were intriguing, too.
From BBC β Oct. 13, 2024
General manager Perry Minasian said in the offseason that the reliever’s skills were intriguing but his personality made him a good fit for the clubhouse.
From Los Angeles Times β Mar. 8, 2023
These scientific theories were intriguing, but science is about more than just hypothesizing.
From Salon β Oct. 7, 2022
While the results were intriguing, she pointed out that the researchers had data from only a few individuals in one location.
From New York Times β Nov. 11, 2020
These included the Phoenicians, the Philistines, and the Israelites who were intriguing with either Egypt or Mutsri.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie
