October 1, 2026
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.”
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.