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

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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

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 most interesting battle will be for the Browns starting job. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

This is expected to carry into the weekend and into next week, but there are a few interesting wrinkles to unpack amid what is leftover from Tropical Storm Elida and ongoing wildfires across northern California. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Look for pieces with interesting frames, unusual materials or subjects that feel meaningful to you. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Matthew Rhys is so much fun to watch, and what’s incredible about this show is everyone around him is just as cool and interesting and unique and dynamic. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026