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interesting

[in-ter-uh-sting, -truh-sting, -tuh-res-ting] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪŋ, -trə stɪŋ, -təˌrɛs tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
appealing, entertaining
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alluring amusing attractive compelling curious delightful engaging exotic fascinating impressive intriguing lovely pleasing provocative readable refreshing stimulating striking thought-provoking unusual
STRONG
absorbing affecting arresting captivating enchanting engrossing enthralling entrancing fine gripping inviting prepossessing riveting stirring winning
WEAK
charismatic elegant exceptional gracious magnetic pleasurable suspicious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring disgusting familiar homely normal ordinary repulsive ugly unattractive unimpressive usual
STRONG
disenchanting repellent
WEAK
dull unexciting unstimulating

Usage

What are other ways to say interesting?

Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle. Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail.

Example Sentences

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The story became even more interesting when the team examined the snakes' physical features in more detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

How to stop this happening has been a discussion for some time, because F1 bosses believe that races with more than one stop are more interesting.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

My ties to my heritage are super interesting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“What’s interesting is that clients have adjusted,” Hrubant said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Knitting looked like an interesting thing to do with fingers.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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