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intrigue

[ɪnˈtriːɡ]

intrigue Definition

  • 1to arouse the curiosity or interest of someone
  • 2to make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental
  • 3a secret or underhanded scheme

Using intrigue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intrigue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The movie's plot intrigued me from the start.

  • Example

    She was intrigued by the mysterious stranger.

  • Example

    The detective was intrigued by the case and decided to investigate further.

  • Example

    The company was accused of intriguing against its competitors.

  • Example

    The politician was involved in an intrigue to overthrow the government.

intrigue Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for intrigue

Idioms Using intrigue

  • pique someone's intrigue

    to arouse someone's curiosity or interest

    Example

    The teaser trailer piqued my intrigue for the upcoming movie.

  • to be involved in a secret or underhanded scheme

    Example

    He was in on the intrigue to steal the company's trade secrets.

  • a series of events that seem to be guided by fate or destiny

    Example

    Their meeting was an intrigue of fate, as if they were meant to be together.

Phrases with intrigue

  • an atmosphere of mystery and secrecy

    Example

    The old mansion had an air of intrigue about it, with its hidden passages and locked doors.

  • secret and often unethical scheming in politics

    Example

    The book exposes the political intrigue behind the scenes of the election.

  • to secretly plan or scheme against someone or something

    Example

    The rebels were intriguing against the government, planning a coup d'etat.

Origins of intrigue

from French 'intriguer', meaning 'to plot, to scheme'

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Summary: intrigue in Brief

To 'intrigue' [ɪnˈtriːɡ] is to arouse curiosity or interest, or to make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental. It can refer to a secret or underhanded scheme, such as 'The politician was involved in an intrigue to overthrow the government.' 'Intrigue' also extends into phrases like 'political intrigue,' and idioms like 'pique someone's intrigue,' denoting the arousal of curiosity, and 'an intrigue of fate,' implying a series of events guided by destiny.