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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.
The meaning of INTRIGUE is the practice of engaging in secret schemes. How to use intrigue in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Intrigue.
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.
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.
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.
Definition of intrigue verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
INTRIGUE definition: 1. If someone or something intrigues you, they interest you very much: 2. a secret, clever plan to…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of intrigue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Intrigue is the making of secret plans to harm or deceive people. 2. If something, especially something strange, intrigues you, it interests you and you want to know more about it.
