intriguing
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Definition of intriguing
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Synonyms & Antonyms for intriguing
Synonyms
absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, interesting, involving, riveting
Antonyms
boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
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There’s a lot of talent in front of and behind the camera that makes Just Mercy so intriguing. — Nick Romano, EW.com, "Michael B. Jordan and Brie Larson combat injustice in Just Mercy trailer," 4 Sep. 2019 If Alpert wasn’t such an intriguing character, this absence may be less problematic. — Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Ram Dass shares how ‘Becoming Nobody’ can be more challenging than becoming somebody," 4 Sep. 2019 Nix’s willingness to take chances, for better or worse, is an intriguing trait for the 19-year-old quarterback. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, "Bo Nix is a gunslinger, and Gus Malzahn knows there’s a ‘fine line’ to walk with that approach," 3 Sep. 2019 The most intriguing entries are those crafted by Trish Tillman. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, "In the galleries: If creative ceramics are your cup of tea, go to the Renwick Gallery," 3 Sep. 2019 For many outside experts, the only thing more intriguing than the president sharing sensitive military intelligence was the mystery of the technology that created the image. — Wired, "Trump Tweeted a Sensitive Photo. Internet Sleuths Decoded It," 3 Sep. 2019 This drew gasps from the audience— the television fans did not see that coming, at least—and provided an intriguing barometer for modern taboos. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, "The Nostalgic End of Fleabag," 30 Aug. 2019 But the biggest deals aren't always the ones that are the most intriguing. — The Si Staff, SI.com, "Debating the Best and Worst Deals of NBA Free Agency," 5 July 2019 Of all the oil majors, Shell’s attempts to navigate it under Mr van Beurden are the most intriguing. — The Economist, "Shell’s boss delivers some hard truths on oil and climate change," 4 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'intriguing.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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