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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

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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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I was able to practice restraint in the song while also still being interesting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"I saw it on eBay and thought that's an interesting shape... I can do something with that."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The California governor’s race is suddenly more interesting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The overlap between those markets is where the investment opportunity becomes genuinely interesting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

He wanted very much to see what had happened to his broccoli, especially now that he had seen how his tuna fish sandwich had turned an interesting shade of blue.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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