adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 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."

Synonyms

All synonyms

delightfullyexquisitely

Example

More examples

"Ziri watched the creature intriguingly."

Etymology

From intriguing + -ly.

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