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Synonyms & Similar Words
fascination
interest
appeal
attraction
charm
captivation
enthrallment
enchantment
allure
seduction
temptation
enticement
intrigue
plot
scheme
plan
strategy
maneuver
manipulation
conspiracy
secrecy
mysteriousness
craftiness
cunning
slyness
guile
duplicity
deception
dishonesty
fraud
trickery
subterfuge
ruse
artfulness
cleverness
ingenuity
subtlety
complexity
intricacy
puzzlement
bewilderment
perplexity
enigma
mystery
secrecy
stealth
surreptitiousness
furtiveness
clandestineness
Meaning of Intrigue
The primary meaning of the word "Intrigue" is to interest or fascinate someone, often in a mysterious or secretive way.
Definitions
- A feeling of interest or fascination, typically because something is unusual or mysterious
- * A complicated or secret plan, especially one intended to achieve something illegal or dishonest
- * To interest or fascinate someone, often in a mysterious or secretive way
Etymology of Intrigue
The word "Intrigue" originates from the Old French word "intrigue," meaning "to plot" or "to scheme," which is derived from the Latin word "intricare," meaning "to entangle" or "to perplex"
Historically, the word has been used to describe complicated or secret plans, often with connotations of dishonesty or deception
Example Uses
- The mystery novel was full of intrigue, with twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end
- * The company's financial dealings were shrouded in intrigue, with rumors of embezzlement and corruption
- * The spy's intrigue was legendary, with a reputation for being able to infiltrate even the most secure organizations
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
simplicity
straightforwardness
honesty
transparency
openness
clarity
directness
frankness
sincerity
truthfulness
candor
forthrightness
artlessness
naivety
innocence
straightforwardness
obviousness
clarity
lucidity
intelligibility
comprehensibility
explicitness
plainness