verb
intrigue
To arouse curiosity or fascination.
The strange message on the old postcard intrigues us both.
Etymology
The French verb means to involve in complications or plotting. From engaging someone in a puzzling situation, intrigue developed the sense of arousing curiosity or fascination.
More examples
- Her proposal intrigues me, but I need more details.
- I've always been intrigued by how languages change.
- The first chapter intrigues readers without revealing the ending.
Forms
intrigue · intrigues · intrigued · intriguing