intriguingly

adverb

in·trigu·ing·ly in-ˈtrē-giŋ-lē

: in an intriguing manner

: as a matter of marked interest

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The blooms intriguingly open with the sun and close at night. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Or, more intriguingly, athletes at a public university in a labor-friendly state could throw their hat in the ring. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026 Don’t miss the tasting menu, which on one recent visit concluded with huckleberry ice cream served with intriguingly savory parsley oil. — Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 The film intriguingly delves into Ono's relationship with his sons, both of whom followed in his footsteps and try to live up to his expectations. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intriguingly

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First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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