59 Synonyms & Antonyms For INTERESTING

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Definitions interesting [in-ter-uh-sting, -truh-sting, -tuh-res-ting] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪŋ, -trə stɪŋ, -təˌrɛs tɪŋ / ADJECTIVE appealing, entertaining Synonyms STRONGEST alluring amusing attractive compelling curious delightful engaging exotic fascinating impressive intriguing lovely pleasing provocative readable refreshing stimulating striking thought-provoking unusual STRONG absorbing affecting arresting captivating enchanting engrossing enthralling entrancing fine gripping inviting prepossessing riveting stirring winning WEAK charismatic elegant exceptional gracious magnetic pleasurable suspicious Antonyms STRONGEST boring disgusting familiar homely normal ordinary repulsive ugly unattractive unimpressive usual STRONG disenchanting repellent WEAK dull unexciting unstimulating

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Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle. Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail.

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“But it’s been really interesting to see her sport and how amazing she is.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a really great place to have a comedy festival. You get a lot of very interesting shows here," he said.

From BBC

It was an interesting take on how England view the Scottish resurgence in this fixture.

From BBC

“It’s about shapes and color and creating full stage pictures that are interesting.”

From Los Angeles Times

The script ties itself in knots trying to make Davis a good guy, when he would be far more interesting if he wasn’t.

From Los Angeles Times

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Words related to interesting are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word interesting. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

absorbing amusing attractive engaging enthralling entertaining exciting gripping invigorating meaty memorable more attractive more exciting more readable most attractive occupying piquant provocative quickening readable reinvigorating relatable renewing roborant stimulating taking thought-provoking vitalizing vivifying wild

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