intriguing

An intriguing thing or situation is interesting and makes you want to know more about it. It can also mean mysterious or puzzling.

When we say something is intriguing, we usually mean that it's caught our attention because it's unusual or hard to understand. For example, a mystery novel might be full of intriguing plot twists that keep the reader guessing until the end. A strange but fascinating science experiment could be an intriguing thing to learn about in school. Even people can be intriguing – someone with an interesting and complex personality might be very captivating to talk to.