Intriguing

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  • adj. Causing a desire to know more; mysterious.
  • v. Present participle of intrigue.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Forming secret plots or schemes; addicted to intrigue; given to secret machinations: as, an intriguing disposition.
  • Synonyms Artful, Sly, etc. (see cunning); insidious, designing, deceitful, plotting, scheming.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • adj. disturbingly provocative
  • adj. capable of arousing interest or curiosity
  • Verb Form
    intrigued    intrigues    intriguing   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    plot    love affair    romance   
    Cross Reference
    amour   
    Form
    intrigued    intriguing   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    complicate    Embarrass    conspiracy    machination    scheme   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Greig    creagh    fatigue    klieg    league   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    treachery    conspiracy    jealousy    ambition    plot