interesting

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of concern

   Of concern; affecting, important.

   • He indeed had good reason to be offended; for though Dr. Swinfen's motive was good, he inconsiderately betrayed a matter deeply interesting and of great delicacy, which had been entrusted to him in conference […].
2. 2

   Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

   • Cricket is not interesting to watch.
   • Comics were just another form of entertainment to me, but it got to be more and more interesting every day.
3. 3

   Pregnant. (used with situation and condition)

   • I found myself in a fair way of being a mother; and that I might be near my own relations, in such an interesting situation, I and my dear companion departed from H—n, not without great reluctance […].
   • Mrs Lenville (who, as has been before hinted, was in an interesting state) rushed from the rear rank of ladies, and uttering a piercing scream threw herself upon the body.
   • I’m afraid I seem to make heavy weather of my interesting condition.
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   1. 4

      present participle and gerund of interest

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• synonymabsorbing
• synonymgripping
• antonymuninteresting
• antonymboring
• antonymsoggy