Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing great interest or curiosity; fascinating
Intriguing
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The mystery novel had an intriguing plot twist.
Her intriguing smile left everyone curious about her thoughts.
Exploring the ancient ruins was utterly intriguing.
Etymology:
From the Latin intricare, meaning to tangle or to perplex. It entered Old French as intriguer, and then evolved in Middle French before its current English form.
Usage Statistics:
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