intrigue

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of curious and excited interest, particularly in something new or mysterious.

  - "The novel's intrigue kept me up all night."
  - "The detective's intrigue with the case deepened as he uncovered new clues."

• verb

  To attract and hold one's interest or attention, especially by being mysterious or exciting.

  - "The movie intrigued the audience with its suspenseful plot."
  - "The new employee intrigued her colleagues with her unusual background."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intrigue
fringe , mingle , cling , string , bling

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Variants

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intrigue , intrigues , intrigued , intriguer , intriguers , intriguing

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Etymology

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From Middle French intriger, meaning 'to entangle,' from Latin intriago, meaning 'a snare,' from inter- 'between' + trahere 'to draw'.

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Trivia

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1. The word intrigue has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. Intrigue is a popular theme in spy novels and movies.

3. The word intrigue is derived from the same root as the word entangle.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mystery: Intrigue is closely related to the concept of mystery, which refers to something that is not fully understood or explained, often creating a sense of curiosity and wonder.

2. Suspense: Intrigue often involves elements of suspense, which is the feeling of anticipation and anxiety as one waits for something to happen.

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Quotes

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1. Rolston's work channels the vampish "intrigue" of vintage Hollywood with a sense of irony and wit that makes the work truly modern.

   - Stephanie Sung,{it}Picture{/it},September/October 2008

2. The story began to take on a warm, attractive glow as a Highland romantic epic of heroism and villainy, of "intrigue" and bravery, complete with comely maidens such as Flora MacDonald and handsome heroes such as Bonnie Prince Charlie himself.

   - Arthur Herman,{it}How the Scots Invented the Modern World{/it},2001

3. In this, as in any other enterprise where there is the promise of money, "intrigues" and lies and hoodwinking and bullying abound.

   - Alice Munro,"Hard-Luck Stories",{"source"=>"in {it}In the Stacks{/it}", "aqdate"=>"2002"}

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Culture

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In literature, intrigue is often used to describe the plot of a story, particularly one with many twists and turns. In art and music, intrigue can refer to the mysterious or enigmatic qualities that draw the viewer or listener in. In daily life, intrigue can refer to the feeling of excitement and curiosity that comes from learning something new or solving a puzzle.

How to Memorize "intrigue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lock and key to remember the meaning of intrigue as something that attracts and holds one's interest or attention, like a lock that keeps you engaged and curious.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word intrigue with the feeling of excitement and curiosity that comes from solving a puzzle or uncovering a secret.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Intrigue Is A Snare' to remember the etymology of the word, which comes from the Latin intriago, meaning 'a snare'.

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