intriguing
UK: ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ | US: ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ
adj. arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating
vt. (rare) the act of making someone intrigued
intrigu<to plot/deceive (from Italian intrigare)> + ing<present participle/adjective suffix>
Etymology Origin:
The word intriguing stems from the Italian intrigare ("to plot, deceive"), which itself derives from Latin intricare ("to entangle"). Originally tied to secret schemes (e.g., political intrigues), the term evolved to describe anything that "entangles" attention through mystery or fascination. The suffix -ing transforms the verb into an adjective, emphasizing the captivating effect.
The detective found the case increasingly intriguing.
Her theory presented an intriguing perspective on ancient history.
The artist’s use of light creates an intriguing contrast.
He told an intriguing story about his travels.
The scientist made an intriguing discovery in the lab.