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adjective

ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stiŋ How to pronounce interesting (audio)
Definition of interestingnext
as in intriguing
holding the attention or provoking interest an interesting lecture on conflicts in the Middle East since the demise of the Ottoman Empire

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verb

present participle of interest
as in fascinating
to hold the attention of the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk

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Recent Examples of interesting
Adjective
But Brolin and creator Brian Watkins’ take on the subgenre was easily the most interesting and ambitious of the bunch. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 What’s interesting is that Conan Doyle got sick of writing Sherlock Holmes. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 For me, the most interesting thing is disrupting that expectation. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The quarterback battle will be one of the most interesting parts of each game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interesting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
  1. intriguing
  2. fascinating
  3. engaging
  4. exciting
  5. absorbing
Adjective
  • The Patriots will finish second in the West Valley League and could be an intriguing first-round matchup in the City Section Open Division playoffs.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Verb
  • From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • The goal is to make the information clearer, more accessible, and more engaging for new motorists.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaging
Adjective
  • An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Mindfulness or an absorbing activity can redirect attention from repetitive thoughts to the present.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Over the record’s 33 minutes, Holden delivers an outstanding addition to his catalog that’s as absorbing and realist as any rap album this year.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of absorbing

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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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