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intriguing
[/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/]
adjective
intrigante
1.
arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating
The intriguing plot kept me reading all night.
O enredo intrigante me manteve lendo a noite toda.
2.
engaging in secret or underhand dealings
They were intriguing against the government.
Eles estavam tramando contra o governo.
3.
mysterious or enigmatic in character
She had an intriguing smile that nobody could quite understand.
Ela tinha um sorriso intrigante que ninguém conseguia entender completamente.
Synonyms
fascinating
captivating
engaging
mysterious
puzzling
intrigante
cativante
Antonyms
boring
dull
uninteresting
mundane
entediante
chato
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intrigante
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
intrigante
standard usage
São Paulo
intrigante
standard usage
Portugal
intrigante
standard usage; also 'intrigador' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone intrigued
an intriguing mystery
intriguing proposition
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