intrigue

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
US: /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

  1. To make someone very interested and want to know more.

    1. The idea of traveling alone did not intrigue her at all.
    2. The unsolved mystery surrounding the old house continues to intrigue local residents.

  2. To secretly plan to do something that will harm or deceive someone.

    1. They were intriguing to overthrow the government.
    2. Historical accounts suggest that rivals began to intrigue against the throne's successor.

Synonyms

fascinate scheme charm interest plot
intrigue noun

  1. A secret plan or scheme to achieve something, often by deceiving people.

    1. The political intrigue was difficult to follow.
    2. The novel is full of intrigue and betrayal among powerful families.

  2. The quality of being mysterious and fascinating.

    1. The old map held a certain intrigue for the treasure hunters.
    2. The abandoned castle possessed an undeniable intrigue that drew visitors from afar.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intrigue" in English means: To make someone very interested and want to know more., To secretly plan to do something that will harm or deceive someone..

The phonetic transcription of "intrigue" is /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ in British English and /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intrigue": fascinate, scheme, charm, interest, plot.

Example usage of "intrigue": "The idea of traveling alone did not intrigue her at all.". More examples on the page.