interesting

in·ter·est·ing

adj
\ˈin-t(ə-)rəs-tiŋ; ˈin-tə-ˌres-, ˈin-ˌtres-; ˈin-tərs-\

Definition of INTERESTING

: holding the attention : arousing interest

— in·ter·est·ing·ness noun

Examples of INTERESTING

1. This is one of the most interesting books I've read all year.
2. It will be interesting to see how she decides to spend the money.
3. This building has an interesting history.
4. I don't find politics very interesting.
5. I found it interesting to learn that she had once lived in California.
6. Most of what he said wasn't interesting to me.

First Known Use of INTERESTING

1768

Related to INTERESTING

Synonyms: absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, riveting

Antonyms: boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting

Related Words: breathtaking, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, inspiring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling; provocative, tantalizing; emphatic, showy, splashy, striking; alluring, attractive, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, spellbinding; hypnotizing, mesmerizing; curious, odd, unusual, weird; amazing, astonishing, astounding, eventful, eye-opening, fabulous, marvelous (or marvellous), surprising, wonderful, wondrous; amusing, entertaining

Near Antonyms: operose, tiresome, tiring, wearisome, wearying; sterile, unexciting; dreary, humdrum, pedantic, pedestrian; demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

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