intrigue noun
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in·?trigue | \ ?in-?trēg , in-?trēg
Definition of intrigue (Entry 1 of 2)
1a: the practice of engaging in secret schemes
b: a secret scheme : MACHINATION
2: a clandestine love affair
intrigue verb
in·?trigue | \ in-?trēg
intrigued; intriguing
Definition of intrigue (Entry 2 of 2)
transitive verb

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
intrigued myself into the club
4obsolete : ENTANGLE
intransitive verb

: to carry on an intrigue (see INTRIGUE entry 1)
especially : PLOT, SCHEME
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conspiracy, design, machination, plot, scheme
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PLOT, INTRIGUE, MACHINATION, CONSPIRACY, CABAL mean a plan secretly devised to accomplish an evil or treacherous end. PLOT implies careful foresight in planning a complex scheme. an assassination plot INTRIGUE suggests secret underhanded maneuvering in an atmosphere of duplicity. backstairs intrigue MACHINATION implies a contriving of annoyances, injuries, or evils by indirect means. the machinations of a party boss CONSPIRACY implies a secret agreement among several people usually involving treason or great treachery. a conspiracy to fix prices CABAL typically applies to political intrigue involving persons of some eminence. a cabal among powerful senators

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Noun
Rolston’s work channels the vampish intrigue of vintage Hollywood with a sense of irony and wit that makes the work truly modern.
— Stephanie Sung, Picture, September/October 2008
In this, as in any other enterprise where there is the promise of money, intrigues and lies and hoodwinking and bullying abound.
— Alice Munro, “Hard-Luck Stories,” in In the Stacks, 2002
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
With the calendar flipping to June, the always-interesting Boston sports scene gets an extra jolt of intrigue, with stakes rising and crucial decisions imminent.
— BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2021
Since then, the European Union has added an element of intrigue by invoking a new policy to claim a say on whether the combination of the two U.S.-based companies moves forward.
— Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 28 May 2021
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘intrigue.’ Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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First Known Use of intrigue
Noun

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

1612, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

History and Etymology for intrigue
Noun and Verb

French intricate affair, from Italian intrigo, from intrigare to entangle, from Latin intricare — see INTRICATE

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“Intrigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrigue. Accessed 4 Jun. 2021.

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intrigue noun
English Language Learners Definition of intrigue (Entry 1 of 2)
: the activity of making secret plans
: a secret plan
intrigue verb
English Language Learners Definition of intrigue (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested
formal : to make secret plans
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intrigue verb
in·?trigue | \ in-?trēg
intrigued; intriguing
Kids Definition of intrigue (Entry 1 of 2)
1: to arouse the interest or curiosity of
The mystery intrigues me.
2: PLOT entry 2 sense 1, SCHEME
His enemies intrigued against him.
intrigue noun
in·?trigue | \ ?in-?trēg , in-?trēg
Kids Definition of intrigue (Entry 2 of 2)
: a secret and complex plot
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