Interesting
adjective
Something that keeps your attention because it is exciting or unusual.
The book tells an interesting story about the Civil War.
Often appears as...
- find something interesting
- quite interesting
adjective
Used to politely say that you do not completely agree with someone or that you are not impressed.
'It's better to be safe than sorry.' 'That's an interesting perspective.'
Often appears as...
- interesting point
- interesting perspective
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Something that keeps your attention because it is exciting or unusual.
The book tells an interesting story about the Civil War.
Often appears as...
- find something interesting
- quite interesting
adjective
Used to politely say that you do not completely agree with someone or that you are not impressed.
'It's better to be safe than sorry.' 'That's an interesting perspective.'
Often appears as...
- interesting point
- interesting perspective
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Nature
Interesting is subjective; what's captivating to one may not be to another.
I find ancient history interesting, but my friend finds it dull.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Cultural background can influence what people find interesting.
Many find traditional dances interesting, while others may not understand their appeal.
Pro Tip 3/3Show Enthusiasm
Use 'interesting' to express genuine enthusiasm in conversations.
The way you've solved this problem is interesting!
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Nature
Interesting is subjective; what's captivating to one may not be to another.
I find ancient history interesting, but my friend finds it dull.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Cultural background can influence what people find interesting.
Many find traditional dances interesting, while others may not understand their appeal.
Pro Tip 3/3Show Enthusiasm
Use 'interesting' to express genuine enthusiasm in conversations.
The way you've solved this problem is interesting!
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Nature
Interesting is subjective; what's captivating to one may not be to another.
I find ancient history interesting, but my friend finds it dull.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Cultural background can influence what people find interesting.
Many find traditional dances interesting, while others may not understand their appeal.
Pro Tip 3/3Show Enthusiasm
Use 'interesting' to express genuine enthusiasm in conversations.
The way you've solved this problem is interesting!
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Why we love repetition...
or in a version that had been digitally altered to include repetition. Although the original versions had been composed by some of the most respected 20th century composers, and the repetitive versions had been assembled by brute force audio editing, people rated the repetitive versions as more enjoyable, more interesting
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What does my headscarf...
And if we want to create a world where the circumstances of your birth don't matter, we all have to be part of the solution. And interestingly, the author of the lab resume experiment offered some sort of a solution. She said the one thing that brought the successful women together, the one thing that they had in common,
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Why the octopus brain is...
which for humans would be like our arms having minds of their own. This is where things get even more interesting. Vertebrates like us have a rigid skeleton to support our bodies, with joints that allow us to move. But not all types of movement are allowed. You can't bend your knee backwards,
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The psychological weight...
healthy weight for a lifetime that would be the way i would achieve my goal i had to come up with strategies that i could live with for two days two weeks two months two years now when you do this and you live this way and interesting things happens like magic you wake up two years
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Filming Antarctica's...
really interesting is that below the ice in antarctica are these incredible communities and for them of course it's it's incredibly normal that's exactly what they've evolved to live in the communities are so rich and so vibrant so completely alien to our world
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How do dogs "see" with...
Have you ever wondered how your dog experiences the world? Here's what she sees. Not terribly interesting. But what she smells, that's a totally different story. And it begins at her wonderfully developed nose. As your dog catches the first hints of fresh air,
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
And in the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. So, after a great deal of scientific research, technological advancement, and persistence, we still don't have any definite answers, but we have some interesting theories.
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Music as a language -...
Music comes from the musician, not the instrument. And most importantly, remember that a language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say.
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How Do Cartels Get Their...
CARTEL MARIANA VAN Here's where things get interesting. Remember when I said that you never ask what cartel someone belongs to? I didn't. This guy just decided to tell me that he works for one
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Octopus In The Living...
over her head it's very nice now she at least will know that the tube and the environment have interesting possibilities laurel is also going to be helping me take care of the octopus
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Why we love repetition...
or in a version that had been digitally altered to include repetition. Although the original versions had been composed by some of the most respected 20th century composers, and the repetitive versions had been assembled by brute force audio editing, people rated the repetitive versions as more enjoyable, more interesting
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
And if we want to create a world where the circumstances of your birth don't matter, we all have to be part of the solution. And interestingly, the author of the lab resume experiment offered some sort of a solution. She said the one thing that brought the successful women together, the one thing that they had in common,
Video examples
Why the octopus brain is...
which for humans would be like our arms having minds of their own. This is where things get even more interesting. Vertebrates like us have a rigid skeleton to support our bodies, with joints that allow us to move. But not all types of movement are allowed. You can't bend your knee backwards,
Video examples
The psychological weight...
healthy weight for a lifetime that would be the way i would achieve my goal i had to come up with strategies that i could live with for two days two weeks two months two years now when you do this and you live this way and interesting things happens like magic you wake up two years
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
really interesting is that below the ice in antarctica are these incredible communities and for them of course it's it's incredibly normal that's exactly what they've evolved to live in the communities are so rich and so vibrant so completely alien to our world
Video examples
How do dogs "see" with...
Have you ever wondered how your dog experiences the world? Here's what she sees. Not terribly interesting. But what she smells, that's a totally different story. And it begins at her wonderfully developed nose. As your dog catches the first hints of fresh air,
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
And in the years since, we haven't paused in our quest to understand why we dream. So, after a great deal of scientific research, technological advancement, and persistence, we still don't have any definite answers, but we have some interesting theories.
Video examples
Music as a language -...
Music comes from the musician, not the instrument. And most importantly, remember that a language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say.
Video examples
How Do Cartels Get Their...
CARTEL MARIANA VAN Here's where things get interesting. Remember when I said that you never ask what cartel someone belongs to? I didn't. This guy just decided to tell me that he works for one
Video examples
Octopus In The Living...
over her head it's very nice now she at least will know that the tube and the environment have interesting possibilities laurel is also going to be helping me take care of the octopus
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Quote examples
Will Durant
American Historian
The most interesting thing in the world is another human being who wonders, suffers and raises the questions that have bothered him to the last day of his life, knowing he will never get the answers.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
It's always interesting just to see how the human mind is relating to the natural universe, and what we try to make of it just so we can believe we understand what's going on.
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Robin Williams
American Comedian
With film roles, it just has to be a character either I haven't done before, or a role with somebody really interesting or with an interesting person or group of people.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
Discworld' is taking something that you know is ridiculous and treating it as if it is serious, to see if something interesting happens when you do so.
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Mel Gibson
Actor
It's amazing how powerful a piece of work can be and how it can influence people and change. It's pretty interesting.
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Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
I suppose with any good writing and interesting characters, you can have that awfully overused word: a journey.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.
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Bill Watterson
American Cartoonist
I thought my life would seem more interesting with a musical score and a laugh track.
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Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
Playing interesting characters makes me feel alive.
Quote examples
Will Durant
American Historian
The most interesting thing in the world is another human being who wonders, suffers and raises the questions that have bothered him to the last day of his life, knowing he will never get the answers.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
It's always interesting just to see how the human mind is relating to the natural universe, and what we try to make of it just so we can believe we understand what's going on.
Quote examples
Robin Williams
American Comedian
With film roles, it just has to be a character either I haven't done before, or a role with somebody really interesting or with an interesting person or group of people.
Quote examples
Terry Pratchett
English Author
Discworld' is taking something that you know is ridiculous and treating it as if it is serious, to see if something interesting happens when you do so.
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Mel Gibson
Actor
It's amazing how powerful a piece of work can be and how it can influence people and change. It's pretty interesting.
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Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
I suppose with any good writing and interesting characters, you can have that awfully overused word: a journey.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life is very interesting... in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.
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Bill Watterson
American Cartoonist
I thought my life would seem more interesting with a musical score and a laugh track.
Quote examples
Fawad Khan
Pakistani Actor
Playing interesting characters makes me feel alive.
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