interesting
UK: ˈɪntrəstɪŋ | US: ˈɪntrəstɪŋ
adj. arousing curiosity or holding attention; engaging
adj. significant or noteworthy
The word "interesting" derives from the verb "interest," which entered English in the late 15th century from Anglo-French interesser ("to concern") and Latin interesse ("to be between, to matter"). The Latin roots are inter- ("between") + esse ("to be"), reflecting the idea of something that "stands between" or "concerns" someone. The suffix -ing transforms it into an adjective, describing something that holds attention or significance. Over time, "interesting" evolved to broadly describe anything that captivates or merits notice.
The documentary presented an interesting perspective on climate change.
She found the book interesting but a bit too long.
His explanation made the topic more interesting.
The museum has many interesting artifacts from ancient civilizations.
It’s interesting how technology has changed our daily lives.