Intrigue: meaning, definitions and examples

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intrigue

[ ˈɪn.triːɡ ]

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noun

A secret or underhanded scheme; a plot

Synonyms

conspiracy, plot, scheme

Examples of usage

The movie had an intricate intrigue involving political espionage.
She was caught up in a web of intrigue and deceit.
The intrigue within the royal court was filled with drama and betrayal.

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verb

To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate

Synonyms

captivate, fascinate, interest

Examples of usage

The mysterious stranger intrigued me with his cryptic messages.
The novel's twists and turns intrigued readers until the very end.

Translations

Translations of the word "intrigue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intriga

🇮🇳 साज़िश

🇩🇪 Intrige

🇮🇩 intrik

🇺🇦 інтрига

🇵🇱 intryga

🇯🇵 陰謀 (いんぼう)

🇫🇷 intrigue

🇪🇸 intriga

🇹🇷 entrika

🇰🇷 음모 (eummo)

🇸🇦 مؤامرة

🇨🇿 intrika

🇸🇰 intriga

🇨🇳 阴谋 (yīnmóu)

🇸🇮 intriga

🇮🇸 samsæri

🇰🇿 құпия әрекет

🇬🇪 ინტრიგა

🇦🇿 intriga

🇲🇽 intriga

Word origin

The word 'intrigue' originated from the French verb 'intriguer', which means 'to plot or scheme'. It first appeared in the English language in the 1600s, during a time of political unrest and secret plots. Over the centuries, 'intrigue' has come to represent both secretive schemes and captivating fascination, reflecting the duality of its meaning.

See also: intrigued, intriguing, intriguingly.