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intriguing

UK
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈtriɡɪŋ/
intriguingadjective
more intriguing
Comp.
most intriguing
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UK
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈtrɪɡɪŋ/
Translations
The book's intriguing plot kept me turning the pages late into the night.
L'intrigue fascinante du livre m'a fait tourner les pages jusque tard dans la nuit.
Additional translations
intrigantQui pique la curiosité.
Definitions
Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
The book's intriguing plot kept me turning the pages late into the night.
Synonyms
fascinating
captivating
interesting
engaging
compelling
absorbing
enthralling
thought-provoking
Antonyms
boring
uninteresting
intriguinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈtriɡɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is currently engaging in intrigue.
Translations
intrigantQui complote, qui ourdit des manœuvres secrètes.
The intriguing courtiers plotted behind closed doors.
Les courtisans intrigants complotaient à huis clos.
Definitions
Engaged in making secret plans; scheming.
The intriguing courtiers plotted behind closed doors.
Synonyms
fascinating
interesting
captivating
compelling
engaging
enticing
alluring
absorbing
riveting
spellbinding
enthralling
thought-provoking
provocative
mysterious
intriguingnoun
intriguings
pl
Gerund meaning 'the act of intriguing'; can function as an uncountable noun, rarely countable in plural.
Translations
Political intriguing dominated the court for years.
L'intrigue politique a dominé la cour pendant des années.
Additional translations
maniganceSurtout au pluriel ou pour insister sur les manœuvres secrètes.
Definitions
The act or practice of plotting or making secret plans; intrigue.
Political intriguing dominated the court for years.
intrigueverb

intriguing

Gerund

intrigued
Past Simple
intrigued
Past Participle
intriguing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈtriːɡ/
US
/ɪnˈtriɡ/
Translations
intriguerSens courant : susciter la curiosité ou l'intérêt.
The mysterious painting intrigued the art students.
Le tableau mystérieux a intrigué les étudiants en art.
Additional translations
comploterSens politique ou clandestin.
Definitions
To arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
The mysterious painting intrigued the art students.
To make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
The group intrigued to overthrow the government.
Synonyms
interest
captivate
fascinate
engage
enthrall
arouse
stimulate
intriguegerund / present participle

intriguing

Used for the present-participle adjective ‘intriguing’, meaning ‘arousing curiosity or fascination’.
Translations
intrigantSens courant : qui suscite la curiosité.
The documentary offered an intriguing perspective on ancient civilizations.
Le documentaire offrait une perspective intrigante sur les civilisations anciennes.
Additional translations
fascinantSelon le contexte, avec une nuance plus appréciative.
Definitions
Arousing curiosity or fascination; interestingly mysterious.
The documentary offered an intriguing perspective on ancient civilizations.
Synonyms
intriguing
fascinating
captivating
compelling
alluring
engrossing
enthralling
mesmerizing
spellbinding
absorbing
arresting
provocative
tempting
interesting
attractive
intriguenoun
Definitions
A secret or underhanded scheme; a plot.
The novel was filled with political intrigue and betrayal.
The practice of engaging in secret schemes.
The court was a place of intrigue, with many vying for the king's favor.
A mysterious or fascinating quality.
The old mansion had an air of intrigue that drew visitors from afar.
intriguepast participle
Definitions
Feeling curiosity or fascination; interested.
We were intrigued by the scientist’s unusual theory.
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