interesting

pronunciation

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Adjective:

arousing or holding the attention

Word Origin

interesting (adj.): 1711, "that concerns, important," from interest (v.). Meaning "so as to excite interest" is from 1768. Related: Interestingly. Euphemistic phrase interesting condition, etc., "pregnant" is from 1748.

Synonym

adj.

fascinating arousing appealing absorbing thought-provoking amusing spellbinding inviting thrilling engrossing intriguing enthralling captivating attractive provocative exciting entertaining gripping

Antonym

adj.

boring tedious monotonous uninteresting

Example

1. Did your classmates think it was interesting ?

2. I find other cultures very interesting !

3. There is some interesting geographical data as well .

4. It has also yielded interesting cross-country comparisons .

5. Don 't hide these things-they are what make you interesting .

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