intriguing int·ri·guing UK/ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ US/ˌɪˈntriɡɪŋ/ fairly common adjective 1. disturbingly provocative “an intriguing smile” Synonymschallenging Similarprovocative 2. capable of arousing interest or curiosity “our team came up with some most intriguing finds” Similarinteresting WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.