"Intrigue" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Intrigue refers to a feeling of curiosity or interest, often sparked by a mystery, a puzzle, or a surprising situation. It can also refer to a strategy or a plan that is clever or skillful, often used to deceive or manipulate others. In a broader sense, intrigue can describe a complex or complicated situation that is difficult to understand or untangle.
The word "intricated" is an adjective that means complicated or intricate in structure or design. It can also describe something that is deeply thoughtful or involved. For example, "The intricately carved wooden box was a marvel of craftsmanship" or "The intricacies of the plot kept me on the edge of my seat."
The verb "intrigues" means to fascinate or attract someone's attention strongly, often because of being mysterious or unusual. For example: "The mystery of the old mansion intrigued me and I had to go inside."