interesting

[in-ter-uh-sting, -truh-sting, -tuh-res-ting]

adjective

1. engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity.

   an interesting book.

   Synonyms: entertaining, absorbing
   Antonyms: dull

2. arousing a feeling of interest.

   an interesting face.

interesting

/ ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ, -tərɪs- /

adjective

1. inspiring interest; absorbing

Other Word Forms

• interestingly adverb
• interestingness noun
• uninteresting adjective
• uninterestingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interesting¹

First recorded in 1705–15; interest + -ing ²

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in an interesting condition, (of a woman) pregnant.

Example Sentences

Another problem Heaf pointed out was that consumers have evolved over the years, and now want more useful, ingredient-led products, with a more interesting backstory and modern packaging.

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As a child, Plant recalls trundling in his family’s car through interesting, evocative landscapes and, “Misty Mountains that actually were misty mountains,” he says, making another of his not-infrequent Zeppelin asides.

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Lately Wood has been tracking down interesting everyday people for interviews on his social media channels, a video series he’s calling “Strangers.”

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Huang believes people can be busier, but more productive, pursuing new, interesting ideas.

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What non-tech beneficiaries of the AI theme look interesting to you?

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Related Words

• alluring 
• amusing 
• attractive 
• compelling 
• curious 
• delightful 
• engaging 
• exotic 
• fascinating 
• impressive 
• intriguing www.thesaurus.com
• lovely 
• pleasing 
• provocative 
• readable 
• refreshing 
• stimulating 
• striking 
• thought-provoking 
• unusual 

When To Use

What are other ways to say interesting?

A person or a thing that is interesting arouses a feeling of curiosity or concern, or is engaging and exciting. But interesting isn’t quite the same as pleasing or gratifying. Find out why on Thesaurus.com.