intriguing

Definitions

intrigue (to fascinate, lit. 'to entangle') + -ing (adjective) = 'tangling your curiosity' — so captivating that it holds your attention. The dark 'plotting' sense of intrigue stays behind in the noun; intriguing is purely the 'fascinating' side.

Common Collocations

• 1.intriguing question耐人寻味的问题
• 2.intriguing possibility诱人的可能性
• 3.an intriguing idea引人入胜的想法
• 4.intriguing mystery引人入胜的谜团

Example Sentences

• 1.

  She raised an intriguing question no one could answer.

• 2.

  It's an intriguing idea, but is it practical?

• 3.

  The documentary tells an intriguing true story.