intrigue
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/ɪnˈtriːɡ/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈtriːɡ/
verb
R
to make someone very interested and want to know more
The mystery book's plot really intrigued me.
R
to secretly plan with others to harm someone
The nobles began to intrigue against the king.
noun
R
secret plans to achieve something, often by tricking people
The palace was full of political intrigue.
R
a secret plan or relationship that tricks someone
She discovered the romantic intrigue between her friends.
R
the exciting feeling around something secret or important
There was an air of intrigue about the old mansion.
translation
to make someone very interested and want to know more; to secretly plan with others to harm someone
secret plans to achieve something, often by tricking people; a secret plan or relationship that tricks someone; the exciting feeling around something secret or important
Word Forms
3rd Present
intrigues
Past
intrigued
Perfect
intrigued
Progressive
intriguing
Plural
intrigues