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INTERESTING Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word interesting. (exact relations)
There are 33 hypernyms of the word interesting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INTERESTING

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absorbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

alluring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

arresting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• commanding attention

captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

compelling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• driving or forcing

• tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

enchanting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

engaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting or delighting

enthralling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

fascinating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

• capturing interest as if by a spell

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

intriguing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disturbingly provocative

• capable of arousing interest or curiosity

mesmerizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

riveting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

stimulating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• rousing or quickening activity or the senses

adjective satellite

• that stimulates

• making lively and cheerful

concern
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something that interests you because it is important or affects you

• an anxious feeling

• a feeling of sympathy for someone or something

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

verb

• be relevant to

• be on the mind of

interestingness
nounn
noun

• the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

involvement
nounn
noun

• the act of sharing in the activities of a group

• a connection of inclusion or containment

• a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

• a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

• the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)

occupy
verbv
verb

• keep busy with

• live (in a certain place)

• occupy the whole of

• be on the mind of

• march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

• require (time or space)

• consume all of one's attention or time

• assume, as of positions or roles

pastime
nounn
noun

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

pursuit
nounn
noun

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• an auxiliary activity

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Best Hypernyms For INTERESTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for interesting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (25)
arouse benefit concern curiosity diversion elicit enkindle evoke fire kindle part percentage pertain portion power powerfulness provoke raise recreation refer relate share touch welfare wonder
Phrases (8)
bear oncome tofixed chargefixed costfixed costshave to do withsocial grouptouch on

Alternatives for ABSORBING

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