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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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Justice Kagan seems to be floating this interesting new idea of civility where I think what she’s saying is judges should just listen to one another with an open mind.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The more interesting investment question is what happens to everyone else.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

It will be interesting to see if any these policies become part of any talks about supporting Plaid Cymru.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The most interesting section of the book is also the most intimate, examining the effect of AI on minds and hearts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The interview continues back and forth with the reporter getting increasingly frustrated and the FBI agent refusing to say anything interesting.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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