intriguing
Making you wonder
Intriguing describes something that arouses curiosity or fascination, usually because it's mysterious, complex, or not immediately understood: an intriguing possibility, The detective found the case intriguing.
Unlike merely interesting, intriguing suggests something that draws you in and makes you want to know more.
Extremely interesting or captivating
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- rivetingCompletely holding one's attention
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
spellbinding · absorbing · gripping · alluring · enticing · beguiling · enchanting · arresting
Puzzling and obscure
- crypticObscure in meaning
- mysteriousBeyond easy comprehension
- puzzlingCausing confusion or bewilderment
- perplexingCausing mental confusion
secretive · inscrutable · unfathomable · veiled · hidden · obscure · arcane · elusive
Puzzling question to solve
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- conundrumPerplexing problem or question
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- brainteaserPuzzle demanding clever thought
whodunit · clue · detective · suspense · thriller · unsolved · cipher · cryptogram
Eager to learn
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
questioning · exploratory · discovery · inquiry · novelty · probe · investigate · examine
fascinating
Extremely interesting or captivating
- compellingPowerfully engaging or persuasive
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- rivetingCompletely holding one's attention
mesmerizing · spellbinding · absorbing · gripping · alluring · enticing · beguiling · enchanting · arresting · bewitching
enigmatic
Puzzling and obscure
- crypticObscure in meaning
- mysteriousBeyond easy comprehension
- puzzlingCausing confusion or bewilderment
perplexing · secretive · inscrutable · unfathomable · veiled · hidden · obscure · arcane · elusive · shadowy
riddle
Puzzling question to solve
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- conundrumPerplexing problem or question
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
brainteaser · whodunit · clue · detective · suspense · thriller · unsolved · cipher · cryptogram · paradox
curious
Eager to learn
- inquisitiveEager to learn more
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
interest · questioning · exploratory · discovery · inquiry · novelty · probe · investigate · examine · scrutiny
- captivatingcaptivating, fascinating, compelling, mesmerizing, hypnotic
- thought-provokingstimulating, fascinating, engaging, compelling, interesting
- attractiveattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, handsome
- interjectionsah, hey, aha, sheesh, oh
- mysteriousmysterious, cryptic, enigmatic, arcane, obscure
intriguingboring
Failing to engage interest
uninteresting · dull · tedious · monotonous · humdrum
intriguingobvious
Easily perceived, unmistakable
predictable · transparent · straightforward · unremarkable · ordinary
- intriguing plotFascinating story structure