Adjective: intriguing in'tree-ging
- Capable of arousing interest or curiosity
"our team came up with some most intriguing finds"
- Disturbingly provocative
"an intriguing smile";
- challenging
- Cause to be interested or curious
"The mystery intrigued the detective";
- fascinate
- Plot something harmful; scheme in an underhand manner
"The politicians intrigued to overthrow the government";
- scheme, connive
See also: interesting, provocative
Type of: interest, matter to, plot
Encyclopedia: Intrigue