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Intrigue

ɪnˈtriːɡ

Intrigue definitions

verb

Inflections:

intrigues intriguing intrigued intrigue

arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate

"I was intrigued by your question"

Synonyms:
interest be of interest to fascinate be a source of fascination to arouse someone's curiosity engage someone's attention attract draw lure tempt tantalize
make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone

"Henry and Louis intrigued with the local nobles"

Synonyms:
plot hatch a plot conspire take part in a conspiracy make secret plans lay plans scheme manoeuvre connive collude work hand in glove

noun

Inflections:

intrigue intrigues

the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental

"the cabinet was a nest of intrigue"

Synonyms:
plotting planning conspiracy collusion conniving scheming machination palace intrigue trickery sharp practice double-dealing unscrupulousness underhandedness deviousness subterfuge
- a secret love affair
a mysterious or fascinating quality

"within the region's borders is a wealth of interest and intrigue"

Synonyms:
interest preoccupation passion obsession compulsion captivation enchantment