intrigue — to make someone very interested and curious about something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone very interested and curious about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
Example Sentences
- The detective was intrigued by the cat that always appeared at crime scenes wearing tiny sunglasses.
- Her mysterious background intrigued all her coworkers.
- The students were intriguing to skip the final exam by creating a fake fire drill.
intrigue
VERB[/ɪnˈtriːɡ/]
to make someone very interested and curious about something
A intrigue adventure unfolds as a curious explorer discovers an enigmatic locked chest
Intrigue ignites the league of curious minds — where mystery and fascination intrigue the soul, secrets grow deeper still
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'intriguer', derived from Italian 'intrigare', which comes from Latin 'intricare' meaning 'to entangle' or 'to perplex', from 'in-' (in) + 'tricae' (perplexities, hindrances).
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + tricare (to tangle/perplex) = intrigare (to entangle) → intriguer (to puzzle/fascinate) → intrigue
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📝Examples
“The detective was intrigued by the cat that always appeared at crime scenes wearing tiny sunglasses.”
“Her mysterious background intrigued all her coworkers.”
“The students were intriguing to skip the final exam by creating a fake fire drill.”
“The novel is full of palace intrigue and betrayal.”
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