intrigues

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of being curious or eager to know something; a fascinating or mysterious situation.

  - "The unsolved mystery of the missing treasure intrigues the adventurers."
  - "The intrigues of the novel kept me engaged until the very end."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intrigues
fugues , muses , rejuvenes , cues , dues , news

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Variants

List of all variants of intrigues that leads to same result
intrigue , intrigues , intrigued , intriguer , intriguers , intriguing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'intriger', to entangle, involve, from 'inter' (between) + 'gre' (struggle).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intrigue' comes from the French word 'intriger', which means 'to entangle'.

2. Intrigues were a common theme in the plays of William Shakespeare.

3. The word 'intrigue' can also refer to a plot or scheme to manipulate or deceive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mystery: A story or situation that is unfamiliar or not fully understood and that invites curiosity or investigation.

2. Thriller: A genre of literature, film, or other media that is intended to thrill or excite, often through suspense or action.

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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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Intrigues have been a popular theme in literature, particularly in mystery and thriller genres. They can also refer to political machinations or manipulations behind the scenes.

How to Memorize "intrigues"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a question mark symbol to represent the state of curiosity or intrigue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of excitement and curiosity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-T-R-I-G-U-E-S: I Need To Remember Intrigues Stimulate Engaging Stories

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