Interesting
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Arousing curiosity or holding attention due to being unusual, engaging, or thought-provoking. Something that captures interest and maintains focus.
“The documentary presented an interesting perspective on ancient civilisations.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪntrɛstɪŋ/
Syllables
in·ter·est·ing
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Synonyms
Antonyms
uninteresting
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Wordle
Contains -ING ending with repeated letters E, T, I appearing multiple times
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; high-frequency letters make it easy to place on the board
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