intriguing

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

ruОписывает то, что вызывает любопытство или интерес, часто из-за необычности или загадочности.esDescribe algo que despierta curiosidad o interés, a menudo por ser inusual, misterioso o atractivo.frQualifie ce qui suscite la curiosité ou l'intérêt, souvent en raison de son caractère inhabituel ou mystérieux.deBeschreibt etwas, das Neugier oder Interesse weckt, oft wegen seiner Ungewöhnlichkeit oder Rätselhaftigkeit.ptDescreve algo que desperta curiosidade ou interesse, muitas vezes por ser incomum ou misterioso.zh形容某事物因不寻常、神秘或引人好奇而激起兴趣，令人想要探究。arيصف شيئًا يثير الفضول أو الاهتمام، غالبًا بسبب غرابته أو غموضه أو كونه مثيرًا للتفكير.

1. Disturbingly provocative C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТревожно-завораживающийesInquietantemente provocadorfrIntriguant de manière troublantedeBeunruhigend faszinierendptIntrigante e perturbadorzh令人不安的引人入胜arمُثير للقلق والافتتان

   Sinónimos: beguilingeeriehauntinguncanny

   Antónimos: boringdullrepulsiverevoltinguninteresting

2. Arousing interest or curiosity B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВызывающий интерес или любопытствоesQue despierta interés o curiosidadfrqui suscite l'intérêt ou la curiositédeInteresse oder Neugier weckendptQue desperta interesse ou curiosidadezh引人入胜，激起好奇心arمثير للاهتمام أو الفضول

   Sinónimos: absorbingcaptivatingcompellingcuriousengagingenticingfascinatinginterestingprovocativeriveting

   Antónimos: boringdulltediousuninteresting

• more intriguing comparative form
• most intriguing superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего любопытство или интерес у кого-либо, или участия в тайных интригах или заговорах.esVerbo 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.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de susciter la curiosité ou l'intérêt chez quelqu'un, ou de participer à des intrigues ou complots secrets.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemandes Neugier oder Interesse geweckt wird, oder dass jemand in geheime Machenschaften oder Verschwörungen verwickelt ist.ptVerbo usado para despertar a curiosidade ou o interesse de alguém, ou para participar de tramas secretas ou conspirações.zh动词，指激起某人的好奇心或兴趣，也指暗中策划阴谋或参与密谋。arفعل يدل على إثارة فضول شخص أو اهتمامه، أو على التآمر والمشاركة في مخططات سرية.

1. Arouse curiosity or interest B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗаинтриговатьesDespertar curiosidad o interésfrÉveiller la curiositédeNeugier weckenptIntrigarzh引起好奇心arأثار فضول

   Sinónimos: absorballureattractcaptivateengrossfascinategripinterestpiquerivet

   Antónimos: borerepel

2. Plot or scheme secretly C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИнтриговатьesIntrigar (maquinar en secreto)frIntriguer (machiner)deIntrigierenptIntrigarzh搞阴谋arيَدْبُرُ أو يَمْكُرُ سرًّا

   Sinónimos: cabalcolludeconniveconspiremachinateplotscheme

• intrigued past participle
• intrigued past simple
• intriguing present participle
• intrigues third person singular