intriguing

/ɪntɹˈiːɡɪŋ/

/ˌɪnˈtɹiɡɪŋ/

[adjective]

intriguing

[ADJECTIVE]

interesting due to being strange or mysterious

disturbingly provocative

synonyms : challenging

Examples

1. The book had an intriguing premise, but the characters felt shallow and undeveloped.

2. The abstract artwork on display at the gallery received mixed reactions from visitors, with some finding it intriguing and others considering it ugly as sin.

3. The documentary about outer space was intriguing.

4. This one is intriguing.