Synonyms of intriguing

intriguing 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈtrē-giŋ 

as in interesting

holding the attention or provoking interest

an intriguing concept that should engender much debate among climatologists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• fascinating
• engaging
• exciting
• absorbing
• provocative
• gripping
• enthralling
• engrossing
• involving
• riveting
• amazing
• inspiring
• entertaining
• amusing
• consuming
• attractive
• arresting
• unusual
• enchanting
• breathtaking
• tantalizing
• thrilling
• exhilarating
• immersing
• alluring
• charming
• striking
• electric
• electrifying
• surprising
• curious
• astonishing
• wonderful
• stimulating
• showy
• bewitching
• emphatic
• rousing
• captivating
• wondrous
• stirring
• odd
• eventful
• astounding
• mesmerizing
• weird
• galvanizing
• marvelous
• spellbinding
• hypnotizing
• splashy
• fabulous
• eye-opening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uninteresting
• tedious
• boring
• dry
• dull
• heavy
• monotonous
• drab
• tiresome
• wearisome
• tiring
• unexciting
• sterile
• dreary
• discouraging
• wearying
• humdrum
• pedestrian
• pedantic
• disheartening
• dispiriting
• demoralizing
• operose

intriguing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of intrigue

1

as in plotting

to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends

evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plotting
• scheming
• conniving
• contriving
• planning
• conspiring
• colluding
• devising
• engineering
• machinating
• concocting
• putting up
• compassing
• cooking (up)
• designing
• hatching
• manipulating
• maneuvering
• shaping
• counterplotting
• brewing
• mapping
• jockeying
• laying out
• framing

2

as in fascinating

to hold the attention of

the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• fascinating
• immersing
• occupying
• involving
• gripping
• engrossing
• attracting
• engaging
• busying
• enchanting
• bemusing
• enthralling
• absorbing
• distracting
• captivating
• charming
• preoccupying
• alluring
• enwrapping
• mesmerizing
• bewitching
• catching up
• beguiling
• catching one's eye
• obsessing
• hypnotizing
• monopolizing
• hogging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• palling
• jading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intriguing

Adjective

The most intriguing première comes from Robbie Fairchild, a former New York City Ballet star who has found success on Broadway and on the West End. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

When the villain makes his brief appearance, there is an intriguing thread left on the table about men’s desire for women’s power. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson. — Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026

The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026