Examples of “intrigue” in a Sentence

noun A secret plot or scheme, often involving deception.

• The novel follows a tangle of intrigue among rival families in a small mountain town.
• The palace was full of political intrigue and backstabbing.
• Rumors of a corporate takeover fueled weeks of intrigue.

verb To arouse someone's curiosity or fascination.

• Your notebook of strange symbols intrigues me, so please tell me more about it.
• The mysterious sign on the shop door intrigued everyone who walked past.
• The strange ending of the film intrigued the whole audience.