What is another word for intriguing?
Pronunciation:
[ ɪntɹˈiːɡɪŋ], [ ɪntɹˈiːɡɪŋ], [ ɪ_n_t_ɹ_ˈiː_ɡ_ɪ_ŋ]
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Similar words for intriguing:
- absorbing (adjective)
- all (adjective)
- cloak-and-dagger (adjective)
- designing (adjective)
- diplomatic (adjective)
- enchanting (adjective)
- engaging (adjective)
- engrossing (adjective)
- exciting (adjective)
- fascinating (adjective)
- fetching (adjective)
- insidious (adjective)
- insinuating (adjective)
- interesting (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- portentous (adjective)
- provocative (adjective)
- riveting (adjective)
- sly (adjective)
- subtle (adjective)
- suggestive (adjective)
- tempting (adjective)
- wily (adjective)
- alluring (noun)
- fascinating (noun)
- interesting (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
- enchanting
- interesting
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Intriguing:
adj.
• absorbing (adjective)- more monopolizing,
- most spellbinding,
- most preoccupying,
- pre occupying,
- more spellbinding,
- more captivating,
- more preoccupying,
- most monopolizing,
- most captivating,
- pre-occupying.
- cloak and dagger,
- most hugger mugger,
- more hugger-mugger,
- under-cover,
- hush hush,
- hugger mugger,
- hugger-mugger,
- more hugger mugger,
- hushhush,
- most hugger-mugger.
- de-signing,
- un-scrupulous,
- de signing,
- un scrupulous,
- more conspiring,
- most conspiring,
- most conniving,
- more conniving.
- be-witching,
- more siren,
- more sirenic,
- most winsome,
- more beguiling,
- end-earing,
- most sirenic,
- more appealing,
- most siren,
- be witching,
- most beguiling,
- end earing.
- all consuming,
- more allconsuming,
- more all consuming,
- allconsuming,
- most allconsuming,
- most obsessing,
- most all consuming,
- more all-consuming,
- obsessing,
- most all-consuming,
- more obsessing.
- diplomatic,
- inviting,
- enchanting,
- Insinuating,
- impressionistic,
- insidious,
- juicy,
- crazy like a fox,
- provocative,
- remindful,
- engrossing,
- designing,
- crazy like fox,
- mesmeric,
- gripping,
- sneaking,
- significative,
- giving an inkling,
- thought-provoking,
- Double dealing,
- sly,
- interesting,
- all-consuming,
- riveting,
- deep,
- opportunistic,
- streetwise,
- evocatory,
- mouthwatering,
- tempting,
- cloak-and-dagger,
- sirenic,
- engaging,
- absorbing,
- exciting,
- subtle,
- wily,
- fascinating.
- dis honorable,
- most dissembling,
- most bluffing,
- under-hand,
- doubledealing,
- impish,
- dis-honorable,
- more dissembling,
- more bluffing,
- under hand.
n.
• alluring (noun) • fascinating (noun) • interesting (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
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•
- suggestive.
- diverting,
- mesmerizing,
- quotable,
- hypnotic,
- interestingly,
- notably,
- stimulating,
- piquant,
- notable,
- compelling,
- watchable,
- rich,
- colorful,
- romantic,
- striking,
- exotic,
- spellbinding,
- scintillating,
- inspirational,
- inspiring,
- sparkling,
- alive,
- terrific.
- clever,
- unique,
- manoeuvre,
- Hypnotizing,
- design,
- come-hither,
- coquettish,
- strategic,
- acute,
- stratagem,
- underhanded,
- spicy,
- treacherous,
- guileful,
- slippery,
- winning,
- scheming,
- bewitching,
- ruse,
- teasing,
- up to,
- funny,
- Enamoring,
- deceitful,
- artificial,
- ambitious,
- picturesque,
- Caballing,
- racy,
- Manipulating,
- move,
- wiling,
- Attracting,
- timeserving,
- arresting,
- leery,
- flirtatious,
- nefarious,
- glamorous,
- profound,
- underhand,
- artifice,
- arch,
- luxurious,
- evasive,
- invigorating,
- Finessing,
- lurid,
- stealthy,
- Colluding,
- vulpine,
- sexy,
- quaint,
- canny,
- trick,
- idyllic,
- shrewd,
- Seducing,
- sensuous,
- seductive,
- astute,
- erotic,
- enticing,
- sensual,
- Transfixing,
- unusual,
- lovely,
- machination,
- pleasing,
- knowing,
- hidden,
- crooked,
- trapping,
- Intrigued,
- Plotting,
- Maneuvering,
- wile,
- politic,
- Grabbing,
- titillating,
- crafty,
- artful,
- pretty,
- sharp,
- exquisite,
- catching,
- portentous,
- slick,
- duplicitous,
- thrilling,
- Connivent,
- up to snuff,
- enravishing,
- consuming,
- enlivening,
- Cajoling,
- vivid,
- slim,
- scheme,
- winsome,
- odd,
- cute,
- tricky,
- Blandishing,
- Stratagemical,
- magical,
- machiavellian,
- conniving,
- witching,
- collusive,
- Beckoning,
- trickery,
- foxy,
- voluptuous,
- Temporizing,
- byzantine,
- coaxing,
- Heart-robbing,
- angling,
- tantalizing,
- Conspiring,
- siren,
- animating,
- Contriving,
- intrigue,
- ravishing,
- scenic,
- Capturing,
- dirty trick,
- desirable,
- Spellful,
- charismatic,
- taking,
- Immersing,
- devious,
- mouth-watering,
- feline,
- tactic,
- galvanizing,
- calculating,
- tickling,
- colourful,
- Manoeuvring,
- Involving,
- entrancing,
- appetizing,
- appetising,
- Tricking,
- Titillative,
- skillful,
- Machinating,
- energizing,
- tricksy,
- plot,
- pawky,
- killing,
- gambit,
- prepossessing,
- Subdolous,
- ploy,
- manipulation.
How to use "Intriguing" in context?
The word "intriguing" is derived from the Latin word "intrilligere" which means "to involve in difficulties". The definition of the word is appropriate as the definition of the word applies to the sense in which it is used. For example, if someone says something is intriguing, they mean that the thing presents a problem or a challenge that is difficult to solve. In this sense, the word is often used to describe something that is mysterious, exciting, or challenging. This can be seen in the definition of the word given, as well as in common usage.
Paraphrases for Intriguing:
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Equivalence
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Adjective
fascinating, riveting.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Adjective
advantageous, amazing, amusing, appealing, bizarre, challenging, compelling, entertaining, funny, glamorous, gripping, informative, insightful, instructive, noteworthy, odd, peculiar, remarkable, rewarding, stimulating, striking, stunning, surprising, weird, wonderful, worthwhile, -fascinating.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
affecting, appealing, captivating, exciting, Involving, lnteresting.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
attractive, curious, exciting, interesting, mysterious, puzzling, strange, valuable.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
fascinating, interesting, riveting.
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Adjective
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