Synonyms of interesting

interesting 1 of 2

adjective

ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stiŋ 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intriguing
• fascinating
• engaging
• exciting
• absorbing
• provocative
• involving
• gripping
• enthralling
• engrossing
• entertaining
• inspiring
• riveting
• amusing
• amazing
• consuming
• attractive
• unusual
• arresting
• enchanting
• thrilling
• exhilarating
• immersing
• breathtaking
• electric
• striking
• charming
• tantalizing
• surprising
• curious
• electrifying
• alluring
• stimulating
• astonishing
• wonderful
• showy
• rousing
• eventful
• emphatic
• odd
• stirring
• wondrous
• galvanizing
• weird
• captivating
• astounding
• marvelous
• bewitching
• mesmerizing
• spellbinding
• hypnotizing
• splashy
• fabulous
• eye-opening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• uninteresting
• tedious
• dry
• monotonous
• dull
• heavy
• drab
• tiresome
• tiring
• wearisome
• sterile
• unexciting
• discouraging
• wearying
• dreary
• pedantic
• pedestrian
• humdrum
• disheartening
• dispiriting
• demoralizing
• operose

interesting

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intriguing
• fascinating
• occupying
• immersing
• involving
• gripping
• attracting
• engrossing
• engaging
• busying
• absorbing
• enchanting
• enthralling
• distracting
• bemusing
• charming
• preoccupying
• captivating
• enwrapping
• catching up
• alluring
• catching one's eye
• mesmerizing
• obsessing
• bewitching
• beguiling
• hypnotizing
• monopolizing
• hogging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• palling
• jading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interesting

Adjective

The richness and depth of Sully, whom the fans of the books all know and love, is so multi-layered and interesting. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 July 2026

That opens interesting possibilities for more regionalized supply chains. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Stasis is vexing, but keeping Raskova in position as a Sisyphus of Soviet ideals sets up an interesting potential series of developments in her relationship with Irina. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Perhaps voters saw the nomination pool as weak, but in the 37 series on the category’s ballot, there were plenty of more interesting options from Adult Swim alone. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026