intrigue
/ˈɪntɹiːɡ/noun
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
Example sentence
- “The novel was full of political intrigue.”
Featured as word of the day on October 1, 2026.
Related words
intrinsicInnate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.intricateHaving a great deal of fine detail or complexity.introspectionA looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states.intrepidFearless; bold; brave.introspectiveExamining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.intimidateTo make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.