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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.
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.
INTRIGUE meaning: 1. to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious: 2. (the making…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of intrigue verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.