12 More Interesting Ways to Say "interesting"

If you are overusing the adjective "interesting," try out one of these twelve alternatives. This list was created by using the Vocabulary.com Dictionary's advanced search, by searching for "synonym:interesting."
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  1. intriguing
    capable of arousing interest or curiosity
    Running through this body of work is O'Nan's tender knack for bringing to life his flawed, sometimes honest and sometimes self-deluding, always intriguing characters. Seattle Times (Jan 26, 2012)
  2. exciting
    creating or arousing uncontrolled emotion
    The creators’ quest for authenticity gets in the way of building an exciting narrative. New York Times (Jan 27, 2012)
  3. fascinating
    capturing interest as if by a spell
    Not only are pigeons fascinating in their own right, they provide a general model of evolution by natural selection. Scientific American (Jan 23, 2012)
  4. riveting
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    Remember “Mad Hot Ballroom,” that riveting and enchanting documentary of children in Washington Heights who participated in a ballroom dancing competition. New York Times (Jan 19, 2012)
  5. absorbing
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    He adjusted his tripod and seemed to have found something very absorbing at that moment. Garis, Lilian
  6. amusing
    providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
    Though years have gone by since I have seen you, you are still fresh, joyous, and amusing, and charming as ever. Elliott, Maud Howe
  7. diverting
    providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
    “It is diverting to try to read other people’s minds,” he observed. Landon, Herman
  8. engrossing
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    Clocking in at an engrossing, immersive three hours, the movie is a mystery about the human soul. Seattle Times (Oct 6, 2011)
  9. entertaining
    agreeably diverting or amusing
    We are looking forward to an entertaining game that people will enjoy. New York Times (Jan 25, 2012)
  10. gripping
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
    There are some gripping images and one hair-raising moment. Seattle Times (Jan 6, 2012)
  11. newsworthy
    sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper
    Network cameras do not routinely cut to fans fighting or trespassing on the field of play unless they disturb the action or do something newsworthy. New York Times (Sep 3, 2010)
  12. stimulating
    rousing or quickening activity or the senses
    Arguably, boundary-pushing theater makers need more time, talent and artistic rigor to impart new stories in fresh and stimulating ways. Seattle Times (Nov 30, 2011)
Created on Sat Jan 28 09:17:02 EST 2012 (updated Sun Jan 29 12:33:08 EST 2012)

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