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interesting

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/

The English word “interesting” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of concern; affecting, important.
  2. Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
  3. Pregnant. (used with situation and condition)
  4. uninteresting, boring, soggy

Etymology

From interest + -ing.

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