intrigue

nounverbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Make very curious, or a secret plan.

Meanings of «intrigue»

1 · noun

a secret plan to trick someone or gain power

Political intrigue surrounded the king's sudden death.

2 · verb

to make someone very curious or interested

Her surprising answer began to intrigue the interviewer.

Similar: fascinate captivate interest

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The difference between similar words

to attract someone's interest strongly

fascinateinterest someone very muchSpace has always fascinated me.

intriguemake someone curious, often by being strangeThe strange letter intrigued me.

charmplease someone with a nice, friendly mannerThe singer charmed the whole room.

captivatehold someone's attention completelyThe story captivated the children.

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