All 5 Uses of
intrigue
in
Childhood's End
- sure of that?" asked Stormgren, becoming intrigued by the technical problem in spite of himself.†
Chpt 4intrigued = interested, curious, or fascinated
- This was all very Intriguing, but it wasn't getting them anywhere and you could have too much of a good thing.†
Chpt 8 *intriguing = causing interest, curiosity, or fascination
- She knew hint and his interests too well, and would certainly be intrigued by his request.†
Chpt 9intrigued = interested, curious, or fascinated
- Andrew Carson's intriguing volumes and curves changed slowly as one watched, according to complex patterns that the mind could appreciate, even if it could not fully comprehend them.†
Chpt 15intriguing = causing interest, curiosity, or fascination
- He was not greatly disturbed himself—only intrigued and baffled.†
Chpt 17intrigued = interested, curious, or fascinated
Definitions:
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(1)
(intrigue as in: she was intrigued) cause to be interested, curious, or fascinated
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(2)
(intrigue as in: involved in intrigue) a secret scheme or plot
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In classic literature, intrigue may specifically reference a secret love affair.