intrigue

/ɪntɹˈiːɡ/

/ˈɪntɹiɡ/, /ˌɪnˈtɹiɡ/

Intrigue

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

a clandestine love affair

to intrigue

MAIN VERB

cause to be interested or curious

synonyms : fascinate

form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

synonyms : connive

Examples

1. The party guests were intrigued by the kohlrabi slices on the appetizer platter.

2. The painting's darkness evoked a sense of mystery and intrigue.

3. These are questions that have intrigued philosophers from time immemorial.

4. "Intrigued the baby."