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Webster 1913 Edition


Interesting

In′ter-est-ing

,
Adj.
Engaging the attention; exciting, or adapted to excite, interest, curiosity, or emotion;
as, an
interesting
story;
interesting
news.
Cowper.

Webster 1828 Edition


Interesting

IN'TERESTING

,
ppr.
Giving a share or concern; as by interesting one in a voyage, or in a banking company.
1.
Engaging the affections; as by interesting a person in one's favor.
2.
Engaging the attention or curiosity; exciting emotions or passions; as an interesting story.

Definition 2024


interesting

interesting

English

Adjective

interesting (comparative more interesting, superlative most interesting)

  1. Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

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interesting

  1. present participle of interest