adjective
interesting
Holding attention or arousing curiosity.
The museum has an interesting exhibit on how cities grow.
Etymology
Interest is attention or concern directed toward something. The participial adjective describes whatever produces that attention or curiosity.
More examples
- That is an interesting question about how memory works.
- I find her explanation more interesting than the original theory.
- The conversation gets interesting when we start comparing our experiences.
Forms
interesting · more interesting · most interesting
interest noun — A feeling of curiosity or attention.
interestingly adverb — In a way that attracts attention.
Similar words
- engaging
- Suggests holding attention through charm or lively presentation.
- intriguing
- Arouses curiosity by seeming unusual, mysterious, or puzzling.
- fascinating
- Suggests a stronger hold on attention than interesting does.