| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1.
a. : dealing in intrigue and action of a romantic and melodramatic kind usually with characters in a colorful historical setting and involving espionage, duels, pursuit, and rescue
b. : resembling or suggesting such intrigue or action
2. : concerned with espionage ; specifically : engaged in or connected with undercover activities of secret agents of a national intelligence or counterintelligence service behind enemy lines