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to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious: Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Making people excited and interested. absorbed. animate. arouse someone's curiosity.
1. : to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of. intrigued by the tale. 2. : cheat, trick. 3. : to get, make, or accomplish by secret scheming.
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.
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.
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.
1. /ˈɪntrig/ a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends. 2. /ɪnˈtriɡ/ form plots in an underhand manner. IPA guide. Other forms: intrigues; intriguing; intrigued. 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.
