adj
interesting
IHNT-ruhs-tihng
adj
1
Holding someone's attention; engaging or thought-provoking.
"That was an interesting documentary about deep-sea creatures."
"She made an interesting point about the company's future."
How to Use Interesting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that grabs your attention or makes you want to know more.
Common mistake
Some people say "interesting" as a polite, noncommittal way to avoid saying they dislike something — worth noting when reading tone in feedback.
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Word Forms
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Rhymes for interesting
testing
resting
nesting
investing
arresting
harvesting
suggesting
protesting
contesting
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