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Interesting ˈɪntrəstɪŋ I Adjective Bre Question/Point/Example People/Places/Work Believed

Word interesting
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈɪntrəstɪŋ / NAmE / ˈɪntrəstɪŋ /
Example
  • an interesting question/point/example
  • interesting people/places/work
  • it would be interesting to know what he really believed.
  • it is particularly interesting to compare the two versions.
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interesting

(adjective)BrE / ˈɪntrəstɪŋ / NAmE / ˈɪntrəstɪŋ /
  1. attracting your attention because it is special, exciting or unusual
    • an interesting question/point/example
    • interesting people/places/work
    • It would be interesting to know what he really believed.
    • It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions.
    • I find it interesting that she claims not to know him.
    • Can't we do something more interesting?
    • Her account makes interesting reading.
    • Our survey produced some interesting results.
    • That’s an interesting question, Daniel.
    • The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the steam age.
    • Her latest book makes compelling reading.
    • Thank you for a most stimulating discussion.
    • His books are always so gripping.
    • Chess can be an extremely absorbing game.
    • He is completely uninterested in politics.
    • I am not really interested in politics.
    • A solicitor can give you disinterested advice.
    • The food was dull and uninteresting.

    Extra Examples

    • I find her ideas really interesting.
    • It was always interesting to hear his stories.
    • It’s not very interesting for visitors.
    • None of them had anything remotely interesting to say.
    • So far, my trip has proved interesting.
    • Some topics appeared interesting enough to require more detailed information.
    • This is a genuinely interesting article.
    • This subject is intrinsically interesting and worthy of study in its own right.
    • architecturally interesting buildings
    • Can’t we do something more interesting?
    • That’s an interesting question, Daniel.
    • You seem to know a lot of very interesting people.
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