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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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I liked how neither of us ordered a drink with dinner, choosing water over alcohol as the conversation remained interesting and focused.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

So this is just an interesting turn for her.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The implications of the continued divergence in consumers’ fortunes is interesting.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A very interesting outsider from the Mullins camp.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Like most children, Cassiopeia did not always find grown-up conversations interesting to listen to, and she was too eager to show off her painting to wait any longer.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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