intriguing
intermediateB2/ɪnˈtruːɪɡ/ · in-tri-guing
Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
Meanings
Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
دلچسپ، تجسس پیدا کرنے والا؛ بہت دلکش.
دلچسپ
dilchasp
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Common Collocations
- intriguing story
- intriguing concept
- intriguing question
Example Sentences
The book was so intriguing that I couldn't put it down.
کتابی اتنی دلچسپ تھی کہ میں اسے چھوڑ نہیں سکا۔
Kitabi itni dilchasp thi ke main ise chhod nahi saka.
Her theories about the universe are truly intriguing.
اس کے نظریات کائنات کے بارے میں واقعی دلچسپ ہیں۔
Us ke nazariyat kainat ke bare mein waqai dilchasp hain.
The plot of the movie is quite intriguing and keeps viewers engaged.
فلم کی کہانی واقعی دلچسپ ہے اور ناظرین کو مصروف رکھتی ہے۔
Film ki kahani waqai dilchasp hai aur nazreen ko masroof rakhti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'intrigue' as something that catches your interest.
Imagine a mysterious object that sparks curiosity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دلچسپ یار کی آنکھیں کیا جادو کرتی ہیں، کبھی مسکاتی ہیں کبھی روتی ہیں۔
Dilchasp yaar ki aankhein kya jadoo karti hain, Kabhi muskurati hain kabhi roti hain.
What magic do the intriguing eyes of my beloved cast, Sometimes they smile, sometimes they cry.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دل کے دلوں میں دلچسپی ہوتی ہے
Dil ke dilon mein dilchasp hoti hai
Interest lies in the hearts of hearts.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "intriguer" — to plot or scheme
First known use: 17th century
The word evolved from French into English in the late 19th century, maintaining its connotation of something that arouses curiosity or interest.