intrigue (Meaning)
intrigue (n)
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
a clandestine love affair
intrigue (v)
cause to be interested or curious
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
intrigue (v. i.)
To form a plot or scheme; to contrive to accomplish a purpose by secret artifice.
To carry on a secret and illicit love or amour.
Intricacy; complication.
A complicated plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
The plot or romance; a complicated scheme of designs, actions, and events.
A secret and illicit love affair between two persons of different sexes; an amour; a liaison.
intrigue (v. t.)
To fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate; to embarrass.
Synonyms & Antonyms of intrigue
Synonyms:
- cover-up
- racket
- maneuver
- strategy
- complicity
- frame-up
- cabal
- manipulation
- confederacy
- draft
- connivance
- counterconspiracy
- artifice
- dodge
- collusion
- ground plan
- trickery
- contrivance
- stratagem
- conniving
- counterplot
- ring
- system
- program
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
intrigue Sentence Examples
- The mysterious letter left on her doorstep sparked her intrigue and curiosity.
- The intricate plot of the novel continued to intrigue readers as they eagerly turned the pages.
- The hidden chambers within the old castle were a source of great intrigue for the explorers.
- The detective couldn't help but feel an increasing sense of intrigue as he uncovered more clues.
- The historical artifact's origins and purpose were shrouded in intrigue, captivating historians.
- The unexpected twist in the movie's storyline added an element of intrigue for the audience.
- The intricate details of the conspiracy only deepened the intrigue surrounding the political scandal.
- The enigmatic stranger at the party sparked intrigue among the guests.
- The intricate dance routine performed by the troupe was designed to captivate and intrigue the audience.
- The scientific experiment's results held an air of intrigue, challenging established theories.
FAQs About the word intrigue
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conspiracy, scheme, plot,machination, subterfuge, design, cover-up, racket, maneuver,strategy
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The mysterious letter left on her doorstep sparked her intrigue and curiosity.
The intricate plot of the novel continued to intrigue readers as they eagerly turned the pages.
The hidden chambers within the old castle were a source of great intrigue for the explorers.
The detective couldn't help but feel an increasing sense of intrigue as he uncovered more clues.
