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

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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

Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie has talked about finding lineups that play well together during preseason competition, but the team’s most intriguing lineups remain a mystery because key players have missed the first two games. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

One of the most intriguing is 1930, which opened in 2013 and quickly gained a reputation as one of Milan's most exclusive speakeasies. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 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