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interesting definition

in·ter·est·ing (-iŋ)

adjective

exciting curiosity or attention; of interest

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interesting Synonyms

interesting

modif.

absorbing, intriguing, fascinating, stimulating, gripping, riveting, compelling, arresting, entrancing, engaging, entertaining, exciting, engrossing, provocative, thought-provoking, pleasing, pleasurable, enjoyable, satisfying, readable, stirring, enthralling, spellbinding, affecting, alluring, exotic, unusual, exceptional, impressive, striking, attractive, appealing, captivating, enchanting, inviting, winning, magnetic, prepossessing, delightful, amusing, refreshing; see also charming, exciting, stimulating.

Antonyms dull*, tedious*, boring.


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interesting Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: They found this approach more interesting than traditional GT methods of learning.

Modifying Another Word

  • particularly: Cast only to rising fish or over particularly interesting water.

Infinitive complement

  • note: It is interesting to note the large variations which occur in some of the smaller streams.

Modifies a noun

  • article: For more interesting articles on the above subject see: The Burning Times Myth.

Used with adjective complement

  • sound: The idea sounds very interesting, I like the sound of it.
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interesting quotes

The invariable law of the newspaper is to be interesting.

-Dana, Charles Anderson

Being another character is more interesting than being yourself.

-Gide, Andre¤   Paul Guillaume

The only obligation to which in advance we may hold a novel, without incurring the accusation of being arbitrary, is that it be interesting.

-James, Henry

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