interesting

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɪntərɛstɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈɪntərəstɪŋ, -trəstɪŋ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(intər ə sting, -trə sting, -tə res′ting)



interesting
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Adjective: fascinating
Synonyms:
fascinating Collocations, intriguing Collocations, absorbing, stimulating, gripping Collocations, riveting, compelling Collocations, arresting, engaging Collocations, engrossing, thought-provoking, thought-inspiring, readable, enthralling, spellbinding, striking Collocations, appealing Collocations, captivating, enchanting, exciting Collocations, tantalizing, tantalising (UK), charming Collocations, beguiling, unusual Collocations, eye-catching, attention-grabbing, of interest
Antonyms:
dull Collocations, tedious Collocations, boring Collocations, dreary Collocations, monotonous, drab Collocations, humdrum, insipid, uninspiring, uninteresting, nondescript , tiresome Collocations, banal, disappointing Collocations, lackluster


interest
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Verb: fascinate
Synonyms:
intrigue, fascinate, absorb, attract, engage Collocations, grip Collocations, captivate, engross, be of interest to, grab the attention of, draw the attention of, appeal to, lure Collocations, draw Collocations, arouse
Sense: Noun: attention or concern
Synonyms:
concern Collocations, attention Collocations, care Collocations, regard Collocations, scrutiny Collocations, eye Collocations, engagement Collocations
Sense: Noun: hobby or pastime
Synonyms:
pastime, hobby Collocations, pursuit Collocations, activity Collocations, leisure activity, passion Collocations, sb's first love, area of interest, field of interest, sb's thing (informal), sb's bag (UK, slang), sb's cup of tea (informal)
Sense: Noun: importance
Synonyms:
importance Collocations, significance Collocations, consequence Collocations, note Collocations, weight Collocations, moment Collocations
Sense: Noun: profit
Synonyms:
profit Collocations, benefit Collocations, gain Collocations, advantage Collocations, sake Collocations, good Collocations
Sense: Noun: premium
Synonyms:
accrual Collocations, yield Collocations, profit Collocations, premium Collocations, dividend, earnings Collocations
Sense: Noun: stake
Synonyms:
stake Collocations, piece Collocations, share Collocations, investment Collocations, part Collocations
Sense: Noun: affair
Synonyms:
concern Collocations, matter Collocations, business Collocations, beeswax (slang), affair Collocations, area Collocations
Sense: Noun: group with common purpose - often plural
Synonyms:
interest group, class Collocations, powers, business interests, lobby Collocations, group Collocations, élite


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