What is "interesting" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does interesting mean in English? Meaning of interesting definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "interesting" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "interesting": arousing or holding the attention

Adjective

  • Meaning: arousing or holding the attention
  • Synonyms: interesting
  • Antonyms: uninteresting
  • Similar: absorbing amusing amusive diverting engrossing entertaining fascinating gripping intriguing newsworthy riveting
  • Also see: exciting stimulating
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/, /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/, /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɪstɪŋ/

  • Adjective: Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
  • Synonyms:

    beautiful, attractive, intriguing, lovely, provocative, fascinating, striking, refreshing, exotic, readable, unusual, engaging, delightful, thought-provoking, compelling, amusing, alluring, curious, pleasing, stimulating, impressive, prepossessing, gripping, inviting, absorbing, winning, arresting, riveting, engrossing, enthralling, affecting, entrancing, fine, stirring, enchanting, charismatic, elegant, exceptional, gracious, magnetic, pleasurable, suspicious, captivating,

    Antonyms:

    disgusting, repulsive, unattractive, boring, usual, unexciting, homely, ugly, unimpressive, familiar, normal, ordinary, disenchanting, repellent, dull, unstimulating,

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    interesting in English: interesting
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