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- Dictionaryintrigue
verb
- 1. arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate: "I was intrigued by your question" Similar Opposite
- 2. make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone: "Henry and Louis intrigued with the local nobles" Similar
noun
- 1. the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental: "the cabinet was a nest of intrigue" Similar
- 2. a mysterious or fascinating quality: "within the region's borders is a wealth of interest and intrigue"
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INTRIGUE definition: 1. to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious: 2. (the making…. Learn more.
1. : to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of. intrigued by the tale. 2. : cheat, trick. 3. : to get, make, or accomplish by secret scheming.
Intrigue definition: to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate. See examples of INTRIGUE used in a sentence.
Intrigue is the making of secret plans to harm or deceive people. ...political intrigue. ...a powerful story of intrigue, passion and betrayal. ...the plots and intrigues in the novel. Synonyms: plot, scheme, conspiracy, manoeuvre More Synonyms of intrigue. 2. verb.
An intrigue is a secret plot. If you ever become the monarch of a small island kingdom, keep watch for signs of any intrigue against you.
1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes: seized the throne by intrigue. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. (ĭn-trēg′) in·trigued, in·trigu·ing, in·trigues. v.tr. 1. To arouse the interest or curiosity of: Hibernation has long intrigued biologists. 2.
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme; machination. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. Seized the throne by intrigue. American Heritage. A secret love affair. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
noun. /ˈɪntriːɡ/, /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ [uncountable] the activity of making secret plans in order to achieve an aim, often by tricking people. political intrigue. The young heroine steps into a web of intrigue in the academic world. a tale of treachery and court intrigue. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?
INTRIGUE definition: 1. If someone or something intrigues you, they interest you very much: 2. a secret, clever plan to…. Learn more.
to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest: to intrigue one's way into another's notice. to draw or capture: Her interest was intrigued by the strange symbol. to accomplish or force by crafty plotting or underhand machinations.
