Meaning & Definition of word "Interesting"

Interesting

/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

1. Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.
- Example: The book was so interesting that I couldn’t put it down.
2. Having a quality that attracts attention or arouses interest.
- Example: She shared some interesting facts about the history of the city.
3. Engaging or stimulating in a way that provokes thought or reflection.
- Example: The lecture was interesting and sparked a lot of discussion among the students.
4. Not dull or boring; capable of holding a person's attention.
- Example: He always finds interesting ways to solve complex problems.
5. Involving or characterized by novelty or uniqueness.
- Example: The artist’s new style is very interesting and different from his previous works.

Derived from the word 'interest', from Latin 'interesse' meaning 'to be among' or 'to be important'.

interesting fact:

a fact that captures attention due to its unusual or unexpected nature.

interesting development:

a new change or occurrence that is noteworthy.

interesting point:

a significant argument or observation in a discussion.

fascinate:

to attract and hold the attention of someone.

intrigue:

to arouse the curiosity or interest of.

engaging:

attractive or charming.

Meaning: Low-key intriguing

Example Sentence: That movie was low-key interesting, I wasn't expecting much.

Meaning: Kinda cool

Example Sentence: Your project is kinda interesting, make sure to show me more.