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Intriguing

Ih-NTREE-gihng

/ˌɪˈntriːɡɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

intriguing

Dictionary meaning

Disturbingly provocative.

Examples

  • An intriguing smile.
  • Our team came up with some most intriguing finds.

Synonyms: challenging

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