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Definition of interesting adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

interesting

adjective
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/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/,
 
/ˈɪntrestɪŋ/
 
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/,
 
/ˈɪntrestɪŋ/
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  1. attracting your attention because it is/they are special, exciting or unusual
    • The article raises several interesting questions.
    • The speaker made some interesting points.
    • The documentary explores some interesting ideas about diet and health.
    • She sounds like a really interesting person.
    • Our survey produced some very interesting results.
    • He had a lot of interesting things to say.
    • it is interesting to do something It will be interesting to see what happens.
    • It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions.
    • It would be interesting to know what he really believed.
    • interesting (that)… I find it interesting that she claims not to know him.
    • it is interesting (that)… It is interesting that you mention that.
    • interesting about something What is interesting about the speech is how modern it sounds.
    • The project does sound interesting.
    • Some of the titles look interesting.
    • Then things started to get interesting.
    • She puts enough detail into the story to make it interesting.
    • Can't we do something more interesting?
    • Her account makes interesting reading.
    Synonyms interestinginterestingfascinating ▪ compelling ▪ stimulating ▪ gripping ▪ absorbingThese words all describe something that attracts or holds your attention because it is exciting, unusual or full of good ideas.interesting attracting your attention because it is exciting, unusual or full of good ideas:
    • That’s an interesting question, Daniel.
    fascinating extremely interesting or attractive:
    • The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the steam age.
    compelling (rather formal) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention:
    • Her latest book makes compelling reading.
    stimulating full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic:
    • Thank you for a most stimulating discussion.
    gripping so exciting or interesting that it holds your attention completely:
    • His books are always so gripping.
    absorbing interesting and fun and holding your attention completely:
    • Chess can be an extremely absorbing game.
    Patterns
    • interesting/​fascinating/​stimulating for somebody
    • interesting/​fascinating to somebody
    • interesting/​fascinating that…
    • interesting/​fascinating to see/​hear/​find/​learn/​know…
    • a(n) interesting/​fascinating/​compelling/​gripping story/​read/​book
    • a(n) interesting/​fascinating/​stimulating experience/​discussion/​idea
    • to find something interesting/​fascinating/​compelling/​stimulating/​gripping/​absorbing
    Which Word? interested / interesting / uninterested / disinterested / uninterestinginterested / interesting / uninterested / disinterested / uninteresting
    • The opposite of interested is uninterested or not interested:
      • He is completely uninterested in politics.
      • I am not really interested in politics.
    • Disinterested means that you can be fair in judging a situation because you do not feel personally involved in it:
      • A solicitor can give you disinterested advice.
      However, in speech it is sometimes used instead of uninterested, although this is thought to be incorrect.
    • The opposite of interesting can be uninteresting:
      • The food was dull and uninteresting.
      It is more common to use a different word such as dull or boring.
    Extra Examples
    • I find her ideas really interesting.
    • It was always interesting to hear his stories.
    • It's not very interesting for visitors.
    • None of them had anything remotely interesting to say.
    • So far, my trip has proved interesting.
    • Some topics appeared interesting enough to merit more detailed investigation.
    • This is a genuinely interesting article.
    • This subject is intrinsically interesting and worthy of study in its own right.
    • architecturally interesting buildings
    • You seem to know a lot of very interesting people.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • appear
    • be
    • look
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    • to
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