noun
- a person who engages in intrigue; a schemer or plotter
Usage: rare; literary; often used in historical or political contexts
Examples
- The intriguant at court whispered secrets to gain favor with the king.
- She was known as an intriguant, always maneuvering behind the scenes.
- The novel's protagonist discovers that the trusted advisor is actually an intriguant working for a rival faction.
- Political intriguants have long shaped the outcomes of elections through backroom deals.