intriguingly

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adverb

In an intriguing manner; with intrigue; with artifice or secret machinations.

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Meanings

adverbintriguingly (comparative more intriguingly, superlative most intriguingly)

comparative more intriguingly · superlative most intriguingly

  1. In an intriguing manner; with intrigue; with artifice or secret machinations.

    Each scam and undertaking is intriguingly original and thrillingly presented in prose that is attentive and modest and quietly evocative.

    1987 November 8, Ron Hansen, “CHILDREN'S BOOKS; DISCOVERING THE OPPOSITE SEX”, in The New York Times

Origin

From intriguing + -ly.

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APA

intriguingly. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intriguingly

MLA

“intriguingly.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intriguingly. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “intriguingly,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intriguingly.

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