Intrigue
noun
A secret plan or scheme to achieve some purpose, especially a selfish or dishonest one.
They uncovered an intrigue to overthrow the government.
Often appears as...
- political intrigue
- romantic intrigue
verb
Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
The mystery story intrigued her.
Often appears as...
- intrigue against
- intrigue with
verb
Carry on a secret plan or scheme.
He's been intriguing with the opposition.
Often appears as...
- intrigue against
- intrigue with
noun
The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental to someone.
His political career was marked by intrigue and scandal.
Often appears as...
- political intrigue
- court intrigue
verb
Make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
She planned to intrigue against him.
Often appears as...
- intrigue against
- intrigue with
noun
A secret plan or scheme to achieve some purpose, especially a selfish or dishonest one.
They uncovered an intrigue to overthrow the government.
Often appears as...
- political intrigue
- romantic intrigue
verb
Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
The mystery story intrigued her.
Often appears as...
- intrigue against
- intrigue with
verb
Carry on a secret plan or scheme.
He's been intriguing with the opposition.
Often appears as...
- intrigue against
- intrigue with
noun
The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental to someone.
His political career was marked by intrigue and scandal.
Often appears as...
- political intrigue
- court intrigue
verb
Make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
She planned to intrigue against him.
Often appears as...
- intrigue against
- intrigue with
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Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
The noun form of 'intrigue' often implies dishonesty or secretiveness in its context.
The novel revolved around the intrigue among the spies.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Context
'Intrigue' is frequently used in historical or political narratives.
The duke was involved in royal intrigue.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
The noun form of 'intrigue' often implies dishonesty or secretiveness in its context.
The novel revolved around the intrigue among the spies.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Context
'Intrigue' is frequently used in historical or political narratives.
The duke was involved in royal intrigue.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation
The noun form of 'intrigue' often implies dishonesty or secretiveness in its context.
The novel revolved around the intrigue among the spies.
Pro Tip 2/2Historical Context
'Intrigue' is frequently used in historical or political narratives.
The duke was involved in royal intrigue.
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So what is it about this that has so intrigued mathematicians the world over? In short, it's full of patterns and secrets. First and foremost, there's the pattern that generates it. Start with one and imagine invisible zeros on either side of it.
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Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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virtual worlds might help other brains heal and become stronger more resilient I discovered a whole world of clinical research and scientific experiments and today I want to share with you four of the most intriguing breakthrough so far
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
urbanization and climate change but here in kyrgyzstan the snow leopards are back and this isolated country now has the highest density of snow leopards anywhere in the world and i'm intrigued to find out why they're doing so well
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
And the third really intriguing aspect of this mammal is that I fully believe that the secret of everlasting youth lies deep within its DNA. So are you all thinking?
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Water Discovered In...
Okay, so. Put it into slide show. My boss came to the team and said, You can see there's a little pimple in the data, just over there. This looks intriguing.
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The secret to living...
Here's an intriguing fact. In the developed world,
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How to create cleaner...
That's the idea behind cleaner coal. Creating cleaner coal is really about trying to contain its ill effects with the help of special technologies that make the end product more acceptable. Just like the most intriguing superheroes often have their own dark powers to overcome,
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Nigerians Fight to...
picking up my interest in wildlife yes you see it's a very gentle animal he met some pangolins yes and he's intrigued by them because they are quite unlike anything he's seen before yes now that we have rescued them from these hunters you know we can't keep him so we
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Is graffiti art? Or...
also added to its intrigue and growing base of followers. The question of space and ownership is central to graffiti's history. Its contemporary evolution has gone hand in hand with counterculture scenes. While these movements raised their anti-establishment voices,
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The mathematical secrets...
So what is it about this that has so intrigued mathematicians the world over? In short, it's full of patterns and secrets. First and foremost, there's the pattern that generates it. Start with one and imagine invisible zeros on either side of it.
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
Video examples
Heal your brain with...
virtual worlds might help other brains heal and become stronger more resilient I discovered a whole world of clinical research and scientific experiments and today I want to share with you four of the most intriguing breakthrough so far
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Snow Leopards: Ghosts in...
urbanization and climate change but here in kyrgyzstan the snow leopards are back and this isolated country now has the highest density of snow leopards anywhere in the world and i'm intrigued to find out why they're doing so well
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
And the third really intriguing aspect of this mammal is that I fully believe that the secret of everlasting youth lies deep within its DNA. So are you all thinking?
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Water Discovered In...
Okay, so. Put it into slide show. My boss came to the team and said, You can see there's a little pimple in the data, just over there. This looks intriguing.
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The secret to living...
Here's an intriguing fact. In the developed world,
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Rihanna
American Musician
I'm turned on by guys who are cultured. That'll keep me intrigued. They don't have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught. I like to sit on that side of the table.
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Essie Davis
Australian Actress
The Slap' is not like anything else. It's an incredibly well-written novel that has been turned into a great and intriguing series that reveals both less and more about each character than you learn in the book. It's a novel that has been given a second chance to live.
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Jennifer Morrison
American Actress
I don't know if there is anyone who wouldn't want to play some kind of superhero. I don't know if the world is getting sick of superhero movies or not, but I think you will endlessly have actors who are intrigued by the idea of playing a superhero.
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Hidetaka Miyazaki
Japanese Director
Development of 'Bloodborne' and sinking into the battle of the hunter and the unique horror world was not only an exciting experience but it also allowed me to re-acknowledge the charm of a fantasy world and the intrigue of 'Dark Souls' for me.
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J. Courtney Sullivan
American Novelist
I am intrigued by the way secrets move through a family and how events and perceptions from decades earlier continue to influence the way relatives view each other. Homes shape family histories as well.
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
Human affairs require some combination of moral commitment with disciplined political action. And that is what keeps me intrigued and challenged and wanting to influence events.
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Esha Gupta
Indian Actress
I am a die-hard romantic at heart and love the idea of love. But, when it comes to love, I kinda believe in the old world charm of romance - where there's mystery and intrigue.
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Eric Schlosser
American Journalist
I'd been eating fast food all my life without thinking about it. And the more I learned about the subject, the more intrigued I became.
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Justin Hartley
American Actor
I have a wonderful wife who loves me, who's fantastic, who's just the thrill of my life - intriguing and mind-blowing.
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Greg Kinnear
American Actor
The tragic element of a character is always intriguing I think.
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Rihanna
American Musician
I'm turned on by guys who are cultured. That'll keep me intrigued. They don't have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught. I like to sit on that side of the table.
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Essie Davis
Australian Actress
The Slap' is not like anything else. It's an incredibly well-written novel that has been turned into a great and intriguing series that reveals both less and more about each character than you learn in the book. It's a novel that has been given a second chance to live.
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Jennifer Morrison
American Actress
I don't know if there is anyone who wouldn't want to play some kind of superhero. I don't know if the world is getting sick of superhero movies or not, but I think you will endlessly have actors who are intrigued by the idea of playing a superhero.
Quote examples
Hidetaka Miyazaki
Japanese Director
Development of 'Bloodborne' and sinking into the battle of the hunter and the unique horror world was not only an exciting experience but it also allowed me to re-acknowledge the charm of a fantasy world and the intrigue of 'Dark Souls' for me.
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J. Courtney Sullivan
American Novelist
I am intrigued by the way secrets move through a family and how events and perceptions from decades earlier continue to influence the way relatives view each other. Homes shape family histories as well.
Quote examples
Zbigniew Brzezinski
American Politician
Human affairs require some combination of moral commitment with disciplined political action. And that is what keeps me intrigued and challenged and wanting to influence events.
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Esha Gupta
Indian Actress
I am a die-hard romantic at heart and love the idea of love. But, when it comes to love, I kinda believe in the old world charm of romance - where there's mystery and intrigue.
Quote examples
Eric Schlosser
American Journalist
I'd been eating fast food all my life without thinking about it. And the more I learned about the subject, the more intrigued I became.
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Justin Hartley
American Actor
I have a wonderful wife who loves me, who's fantastic, who's just the thrill of my life - intriguing and mind-blowing.
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Greg Kinnear
American Actor
The tragic element of a character is always intriguing I think.
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