intriguing

• Describe algo que despierta curiosidad o interés, a menudo por ser inusual, misterioso o atractivo.

Describes something that arouses curiosity or interest, often because it is unusual or mysterious.

1. Disturbingly provocativeC1formal

   Causing a feeling of unease or fascination due to being mysterious or unsettling.

   Inquietantemente provocador

   • The film's ending was intriguingly dark and left the audience unsettled.
   • His intriguing smile hinted at secrets he would never share.
   • The novel presents an intriguingly complex villain that challenges the reader's morals.

   Sinónimosbeguilingeeriehauntinguncanny

   Antónimosboringdullrepulsiverevoltinguninteresting

2. Arousing interest or curiosityB2formal

   Capable of capturing attention and making one want to learn more.

   Que despierta interés o curiosidad

   • The scientist presented an intriguing theory about parallel universes.
   • She found the old map intriguing and decided to investigate its origins.
   • The offer was intriguing, but she needed more details before accepting.

   Sinónimosabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingcuriousengagingenticingfascinatinginterestingprovocativeriveting

   Antónimosboringdulltediousuninteresting

• Verbo utilizado para denotar la acción de despertar curiosidad o interés en alguien, o de participar en intrigas o conspiraciones secretas o de participar en ellas.

A verb used to express the act of arousing the curiosity or interest of someone, or to engage in secret scheming or plotting.

1. Arouse curiosity or interestB2formal

   To cause someone to become very interested or curious about something.

   Despertar curiosidad o interés

   • The mystery novel intrigued her from the first page.
   • His unusual proposal intrigued the board members.
   • The scientist's discovery intrigued the entire research team.
   • The strange noise intrigued the children, making them investigate.

   Sinónimosabsorballureattractcaptivateengrossfascinategripinterestpiquerivet

   Antónimosborerepel

2. Plot or scheme secretlyC1formal

   To carry out a secret plot or involve oneself in underhanded schemes, often for personal gain or against someone.

   Intrigar (maquinar en secreto)

   • The courtiers constantly intrigued against the king.
   • He intrigued with the enemy to overthrow the government.
   • They were accused of intriguing to steal company secrets.
   • The spy intrigued within the organization to gain influence.

   Sinónimoscabalcolludeconniveconspiremachinateplotscheme