How Do You Spell INTRIGUING?

Pronunciation: [ɪntɹˈiːɡɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "intriguing" is spelled with the letters I-N-T-R-I-G-U-I-N-G. The pronunciation of this word is /ɪnˈtriɡɪŋ/, which consists of six syllables. The first syllable "in" is pronounced as "ihn", the second syllable "tri" as "tree", and the third syllable "guing" as "ging". The stress of the word falls on the second syllable "tri". "Intriguing" is an adjective that means "fascinating", "interesting", or "mysterious". It is commonly used to describe something or someone that arouses curiosity or excitement.

INTRIGUING Meaning and Definition

1. The term "intriguing" is an adjective that describes something or someone that captivates, fascinates, or provokes curiosity. This word indicates the ability of something to arouse interest or intrigue due to its mysterious, unusual, or unexpected characteristics. It suggests that the subject holds an element of complexity or hidden depth that engages one's attention and sparks a desire to know more.

   An intriguing person possesses qualities or behaves in a way that stimulates intrigue and piques curiosity. Their mannerisms, conversations, or actions are often enigmatic or shrouded in mystery, which makes others eager to unravel their secrets or understand their motives. Intriguing individuals may have an air of magnetism that draws others towards them, compelling them to learn more about their enigmatic nature.

   When applied to things or situations, intriguing refers to their captivating nature that sparks intrigue or fascination. It implies a sense of novelty, distinctiveness, or a unique feature that is thought-provoking and unexplored. It may relate to a book, movie, artwork, or concept that engages the audience's imagination or challenges their preconceived notions. An intriguing design or idea can prompt intellectual engagement, as it stimulates thoughts, ideas, and discussions.

   Overall, the term "intriguing" conveys the captivating and enigmatic nature of someone or something that engenders curiosity, making it an appealing subject of interest and exploration.

2. Given to secret plotting or scheming.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of INTRIGUING

The word "intriguing" comes from the French word "intriguer" which means "to plot or scheme". This in turn comes from the Italian word "intricare" meaning "to entangle" or "make intricate". The Italian term is derived from the Latin word "intricāre" which refers to the act of weaving or entangling.

Similar spelling words for INTRIGUING

• intrigue,
• in turn,
• Intriguer,
• intricate,
• intrigues,
• intropin,
• intertrigo,
• intrinsic,
• intricacy,
• intruding,
• Enraging,
• Intrigued,
• introitus.

Conjugate verb Intriguing

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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