Synonyms for

Interesting

Verb / ˈɪntrʌstɪŋ / / ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ / / ˈɪntɜ:ʌstɪŋ / / ˈɪntɜ:ɪstɪŋ / Another word for interesting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is interesting catches your attention or curiosity.

Synonyms & similar words

interest occupy worry bore matterto uninteresting concern fascinating engaging intriguing absorbing compelling captivating enthralling stimulating gripping riveting amusing entertaining enchanting charming delightful appealing alluring bewitching mesmerizing exciting

Synonyms by register

Formal

engaging captivating stimulating intriguing

Informal

cool neat awesome fascinating

Literary

wondrous curious remarkable

Antonyms

boring dull uninteresting tedious monotonous mundane unexciting

Common collocations

  • very interesting
  • quite interesting
  • interesting fact
  • interesting point
  • interesting story
  • interesting idea
  • interesting conversation

Word family

noun interest
verb interest
adjective interesting
adverb interestingly

Usage note

While 'interesting' can be used to describe something positive, it can sometimes be used sarcastically or to politely express mild disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.

Example sentences

  1. The museum had interesting artifacts from ancient times.
  2. The book was so interesting that I couldn't put it down.
  3. The science experiment was very interesting to watch.
  4. The teacher made the lesson interesting by adding fun activities.
  5. The party was interesting because of the different games and activities.

Quotes

  • The most interesting information come from children, for they tell all they know and then stop. - Mark Twain
  • “It is only to the happy that tears are a luxury.” - Thomas Moore
  • “The interesting thing about grief, I think, is that it is its own size. It is not the size of you.” - C.S. Lewis

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