Definition of Intrigue
Intrigue
in·trigue
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action or process of planning secret schemes and/or engaging in damaging or illicit activities;
e.g. She was up to her intrigue again, and I wondered what she was planning this time.
(noun)
a scheme or action carried out in secret, often due to its being illicit/forbidden, especially such as a secret love affair;
e.g. They will continue with their intrigue until they are caught.
(noun)
the quality of being fascinating, mysterious, or somehow interesting;
e.g. The intrigue of the old castle made them want to explore it.
(verb)
to arouse someone's desire, interest, or curiosity;
e.g. These stories intrigue me because of the adventure and mystery that they contain.
(verb)
to make secret plans or schemes in order to do something harmful or illicit, to engage in such a scheme, or to acquire or accomplish something through such a scheme;
e.g. The men began to intrigue a plot to assassinate the king.
(verb)
to trick or cheat someone, or
e.g. He plans to intrigue them into giving him their money.
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