interesting

/ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/

UK: /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/

interesting

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American (Lessac) (medium)
Female 0.8s
American (Amy) (medium)
Female 1.0s
American (Ryan) (medium)
Male 0.6s
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Definition

Of concern; affecting, important.

Etymology

From interest + -ing.

Example Sentences

  • "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 […]."
  • "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."
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