intriguingly

adverb

in·​trigu·​ing·​ly in-ˈtrē-giŋ-lē How to pronounce intriguingly (audio)
1
: in an intriguing manner
2
: as a matter of marked interest

Examples of intriguingly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The film deals most intriguingly with C.K.’s incendiary, semi-under-the-radar return to the comedy world. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 July 2024 Beverly Hills Cop represents an intriguingly eccentric weapon in the streaming wars. Peter Bart, Deadline, 27 June 2024 For starch, diners can add udon noodles, vermicelli, tteokbokki (Korean rice cakes) and — perhaps most intriguingly — chicken-schmalz rice. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024 Davis was an intriguingly good fit in that match and got another start the following Saturday. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for intriguingly 

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Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intriguingly was in 1742

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“Intriguingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intriguingly. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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