intriguingly — in a way that arouses curiosity or interest; fascinatingly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that arouses curiosity or interest; fascinatingly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋli/
Example Sentences
- Intriguingly, the cat always knew when the mailman was coming, even before the doorbell rang.
- The research results were intriguingly contradictory to previous studies.
- Intriguingly, he claimed he could speak to plants, and his garden was indeed the most beautiful in town.
intriguingly
ADVERB[/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋli/]
in a way that arouses curiosity or interest; fascinatingly
an elderly librarian slowly opens a dusty, ornate book while a young visitor watches with growing fascination. Golden light begins to emanate from between the pages as strange symbols float upward. The visitor's eyes widen with wonder as they lean closer to see what mysteries the book contains. The librarian smiles knowingly, having seen this reaction many times before. Other visitors in the background notice the commotion and start gathering around. something fascinating that arouses curiosity and interest in a compelling way
Opening intriguingly, the music plays appealingly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin intricare, meaning 'to entangle or make intricate,' the word evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote something complex and mysterious that captures one's curiosity.
Breakdown
intricate (from Latin intricare, meaning tangled or complex) + -ing (present participle suffix) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix indicating manner).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Intriguingly, the cat always knew when the mailman was coming, even before the doorbell rang.”
“The research results were intriguingly contradictory to previous studies.”
“Intriguingly, he claimed he could speak to plants, and his garden was indeed the most beautiful in town.”
“The company's marketing strategy was intriguingly unconventional but highly effective.”
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