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intriguing
adjective /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/Definition
C2 very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious: an intriguing possibility/question She has a really intriguing personality.Exciting and interesting intriguingly
/-li/ adverb Exciting and interesting
(Definition of intriguing adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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