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interesting

interesting

1.0
Attracting attention because it is new, exciting, or makes you think
  • adjective
  • /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
translation icon : interesante
  • It's going to be an interesting mix.
  • very interesting
  • find it interesting
  • interesting to note

So, yeah, it's, it's really interesting to be here.

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Examples

  • The cloud is a very interesting dynamic place.

  • The documentary offered an interesting perspective on climate change.

  • And he will be a very interesting guest.

  • The real story is much more interesting and scientific.

  • Well, that seems like an interesting line of work for a man.

  • It's been an interesting evening.

  • But I think it's a, a very interesting conflict.

  • Well that sounds like it could be pretty interesting.

  • And when I drove downtown, I saw this interesting movie at the theatre.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • As always, I hope you find this issue as interesting and enlightening as I do.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

exciting
vsinteresting
1.0

Making people feel very interested and eager

attracts attention without necessarily causing strong excitement
remarkable
vsinteresting
588 2.8

Unusual and easy to notice because it is different or surprising

captures attention by being interesting, not only by being unusual
fascinating
vsinteresting
577 2.0

Very interesting in a way that keeps your attention

attracts attention in a milder, general way
compelling
vsinteresting
298 5.1

So strong, interesting, and convincing that people cannot ignore it

pulls attention but with less force or urgency
curious
vsinteresting
131 4.0

Strange or unusual in a way that attracts attention

draws attention by being engaging, not merely by oddness
striking
vsinteresting
56 3.8

Attracting attention because it looks unusual or very beautiful

draws attention for many reasons, not only visual impressiveness
noteworthy
vsinteresting
37 4.2

Worth paying attention to because it is important or interesting

attracts attention more through interest or thought rather than significance
riveting
vsinteresting
19 5.6

Makes you unable to stop paying attention

draws attention but usually with less intensity or grip
eye-catching
vsinteresting
14 3.9

Attracts attention because it looks bright or unusual

attracts attention in wider ways beyond just appearance
engrossing
vsinteresting
8 5.1

So interesting that it holds your full attention

keeps attention but less fully or continuously
intriguing
vsinteresting
7 2.7

Making you want to know more because it seems strange or mysterious

draws attention more broadly rather than focusing on mystery
enthralling
vsinteresting
7 5.8

Very interesting in a way that keeps your attention

draws attention but with less total capture
absorbing
vsinteresting
3.9

Very interesting and keeps your full attention

attracts attention without fully occupying the mind

Antonyms

721 1.0

Not interesting and making you feel tired or impatient

20 1.4

Not exciting and likely to make people bored

How Interesting

fascinating
577 2.0
captivating
14 4.2
engaging
12 3.5
interesting
1.0
noteworthy
37 4.2

Surface Forms

interesting positive
interestinger comparative
interestingest superlative

Morphology

interesting = interest (transparent) = interest + ing

Formed by the verb 'interest' + the adjectival/participle suffix '-ing', meaning 'causing or holding interest' which is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word interesting comes from the noun interest, built on the old part inter- meaning 'between'. The idea is that something that comes 'between' your usual thoughts makes you 'pay attention', so it is 'interesting'.