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interesting
adjective in·ter·est·ing \ˈin-t(ə-)rəs-tiŋ; ˈin-tə-ˌres-, ˈin-ˌtres-; ˈin-tərs-\
: attracting your attention and making you want to learn more about something or to be involved in something : not dull or boring
Full Definition of INTERESTING
: holding the attention : arousing interest
— in·ter·est·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of INTERESTING
1768
Related to INTERESTING
- Synonyms
- absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, riveting
- Antonyms
- boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
INTERESTING Defined for Kids
interesting
adjective in·ter·est·ing \ˈin-trə-stiŋ, ˈin-tə-rə-\
Definition of INTERESTING for Kids
: holding the attention : not dull or boring <an interesting story>
— in·ter·est·ing·ly adverb
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