interesting Meaning & Definition
What Does Interesting Mean?
Interesting is an adjective that means Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone. It can also mean Pregnant. (used with situation and condition). As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of interest. As a verb, it means To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
Interesting in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | riveting, intriguing and engrossing |
| Antonyms | uninteresting, bore and disinterest |
| Comparative / superlative | more interesting, most interesting |
Interesting Definition (Adjective)
- Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
Cricket is not interesting to watch.
- Pregnant. (used with situation and condition)
- Of concern; affecting, important.
Interesting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of interest
Verb
- To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.
Action films don't really interest me.
- To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.
- To cause or permit to share.
Adjective
- Pregnant.
Synonyms of Interesting
Interesting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Interesting
Interesting in a Sentence
Cricket is not interesting to watch.
Action films don't really interest me.
Word Forms & Grammar
interesting (comparative more interesting, superlative most interesting)
interesting
Words That Rhyme With Interesting
Origin of Interesting
From interest + -ing.
Pronouncing Interesting
Interesting is pronounced //ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Interesting
Is interesting an adjective or a verb?
Interesting is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for interesting?
You can replace interesting with words such as riveting, intriguing and engrossing. See the full list of interesting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of interesting?
The opposite of interesting can be expressed with words like uninteresting, bore, disinterest and boring.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of interesting?
The comparative form is more interesting and the superlative form is most interesting.