noun🔗ShareA complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem."The teacher suspected an intrigue was afoot to sabotage the upcoming science fair project. "politicsactionplanorganizationgovernmentsocietyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters."The intrigue surrounding Sarah's sudden departure from the school play was fascinating. "storyliteratureentertainmentwritingartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClandestine intercourse between persons; illicit intimacy; a liaison or affair."The teacher's intrigue with the popular student was the talk of the school. "sexhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo conceive or carry out a secret plan intended to harm; to form a plot or scheme."The rival student club secretly intrigued a scheme to sabotage the school's upcoming fundraiser. "planactioncharactersocietygovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo arouse the interest of; to fascinate."The magician's clever tricks intrigued the children. "mindemotioncharacterhumanliteratureentertainmentsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo have clandestine or illicit intercourse."The rumors spread quickly that the teacher was intriguing with a student, creating a huge scandal. "sexhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fill with artifice and duplicity; to complicate."The teacher's complicated instructions intrigued the students, making the assignment seem even more challenging. "characteractionmindpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
