Interesting
ˈɪntrəstɪŋ
Definitions
Arousing curiosity or attention.
ˈɪntrəstɪŋ
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one's interest.
The museum had an interesting exhibit on ancient Egypt.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a movie, and it's so good that you're hooked! That's interesting! It's something that makes you want to learn more or pay attention.
👶 For kids: When something is so fun or exciting that you want to learn more about it!
More Examples
She shared an interesting story about her travels.
The book offers an interesting perspective on the issue.
How It's Used
"The documentary was very interesting."
"The study presented some interesting findings."
"Her interesting perspective on life made her stand out."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
That's interesting.
Expressing polite interest, often as a response to a piece of information.
"A: I'm planning to move to Japan. B: That's interesting. Tell me more."
From the verb "interest," which derives from the Latin "interesse" meaning "to be between, to concern, to make a difference." The -ing suffix indicates a present participle, denoting something that causes interest.
The word 'interesting' has been in use since the 17th century, initially as a participle of the verb 'interest' which gained prominence in the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of something that grabs your attention and makes you want to know more.
Word Origin
"to be between, to concern, to make a difference"