Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Intriguing"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Intrigue \In*trigue"\ ([i^]n*tr[=e]g"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
{Intrigued} (-tr[=e]gd"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Intriguing}.] [F.
intriguer, OF. intriquer, entriquer; cf. It. intrigare. See
{Intricate}, {Extricate}.]
1. To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a
purpose by secret artifice.
2. To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
intriguing
adj 1: disturbingly provocative; "an intriguing smile" [syn: {challenging}]
2: capable of arousing interest or curiosity; "our team came up
with some most intriguing finds"
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