intriguingly

adverb

in·​trigu·​ing·​ly in-ˈtrē-giŋ-lē How to pronounce intriguingly (audio)
1
: in an intriguing manner
2
: as a matter of marked interest

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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 The marquee category of Best Musical, on the other hand, has become a race between an imperfect slate of new work, none of which is a runaway hit — though that does, intriguingly, make for what feels like a closer race. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 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

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intriguingly was in 1742

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“Intriguingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intriguingly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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