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intrigue

in·trigue [ in trg ]

verb (past and past participle in·trigued, present participle in·trigu·ing, 3rd person present singular in·trigues)

Definition:

1. transitive verb interest somebody: to make somebody greatly interested or curious

2. intransitive verb scheme: to scheme or use underhanded methods to achieve something

3. intransitive verb have secret lover: to carry on a secret love affair ( archaic )

noun (plural in·trigues)

Definition:

1. secret plotting: secret scheming or plotting

2. secret plot: a secret scheme or plot

[Early 17th century. Via French< Italian intrigo< intrigare "entangle" < Latin intricare (see intricate)]

in·trigu·er [ in trgər ] noun

in·trigu·ing adjective

in·trigu·ing·ly adverb

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