adj
intriguing
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adj
1
Interesting in a way that makes you want to know more; mysterious.
"The detective found an intriguing clue hidden in the old letter."
"It was an intriguing offer, but she needed time to think it over."
How to Use Intriguing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo interesting or puzzling that it grabs your curiosity.
Common pairings
intriguing question
intriguing possibility
find something intriguing
Word Forms
more intriguing comparative, intriguings plural, most intriguing superlative
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The detective found an _____ clue hidden in the old letter.