intriguing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
making you very interested because something seems strange or mysterious.
arousing great interest or curiosity through being unusual, mysterious, or fascinating.
Simple“The scientist found some intriguing evidence that suggested life might exist on other planets.”
In context“The archaeologist discovered an intriguing set of symbols carved into the cave wall that did not match any known local script.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
secretly planning to do something dishonest or harmful to others.
engaging in secret schemes or underhanded plots.
Simple“The king was surrounded by intriguing courtiers who all wanted more power.”
In context“The novel depicts a court filled with intriguing politicians, each more concerned with their own advancement than the welfare of the state.”
Antonyms
“The research team came across intriguing findings from their study of shift workers in the Arctic Circle, where the sun barely sets in summer and sleep has to be won from the never-ending day.”
“When Harding uncovered the intriguing holes, he noticed that they seemed to line up with the Sun, just like Stonehenge located a few miles away.”