1. a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose
2. the practice of engaging in secret schemes
3. a mysterious or fascinating quality that arouses curiosity or interest

1. to arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate
2. to make secret plans to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile or unlawful one

Examples

• The political intrigue at court led to the minister’s downfall.
• She was drawn into a web of intrigue and deception.
• The old mansion held an air of intrigue that fascinated visitors.
• The mystery novel’s complex plot intrigued readers until the very end.
• His unusual behavior began to intrigue his colleagues.
• The rebels intrigued against the government in secret meetings.
• The story’s intrigue kept me reading late into the night.
• Scientists were intrigued by the unexpected results of the experiment.