interesting
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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Organizers say the more interesting recruits tend to be the ones who need no encouragement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The reader who suggested leaving Social Security benefits unclaimed, if you don’t need them, does raise an interesting question about personal responsibility.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
The specific sports returning for Ahmedabad will be interesting too.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
So the showdown scheduled for this fall could be at least as interesting as the World Series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
“But it’ll be interesting to see what they come up with.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
![]()