intriguingly

adverb

in·​trigu·​ing·​ly in-ˈtrē-giŋ-lē How to pronounce intriguingly (audio)
1
: in an intriguing manner
2
: as a matter of marked interest

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The longer version is that there are a range of different options, not just on the pitch but, perhaps most surprisingly and intriguingly, off it too. Nick Miller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 But intriguingly, the quest for equity is alive and advancing in California high school sports. Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024 Instead, many people online are simply overjoyed with Fortnite refund: Another similar type of post that’s gaining popularity focuses on the fact this feels like a windfall: Most intriguingly though are the posts about the Fortnite refund that combine this sense of excitement with appreciation. Callum Booth, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Real Sociedad’s success after Merino’s arrival in 2018 was spearheaded by two current Premier League stars; Alexander Isak (now of Newcastle) and, intriguingly, Arsenal’s present captain Martin Odegaard. David Ornstein and More, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intriguingly 

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intriguingly was in 1742

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“Intriguingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intriguingly. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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