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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
There were probably 200-plus people there, with a lot of big ideas, interesting ideas, amazing ideas. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Perhaps what might make the most interesting story tonight is how top prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard performs. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The interesting question therefore isn't whether somebody can manufacture a cheap smart ring. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026 The technology is interesting, and the prototype looks impressive. — Stephen Clark, Forbes.com, 2 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 British singer-songwriter and producer began her career as an elusive internet figure with a skill for crafting intriguing earworms.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why Chicago AF events focus on piquing adults’ interest with intriguing reasons to engage in companionship and activity.
    — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Verb
  • 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
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • These capabilities can save time and create more engaging learning experiences.
    — Muhammad Affan Habib, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaging
Adjective
  • Reminiscent in some ways of Sidney Lumet’s landmark first feature, 12 Angry Men, McCarthy finds an exciting way to shoot this tight room without ever being rote.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Read Cep’s Profile of Kingsolver » Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Aquarius Moon opposes Jupiter, making a big idea, trip, course, or new subject feel especially absorbing.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of absorbing

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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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