Meaning of interesting | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“He indeed had good reason to be offended; for though Dr. Swinfen's motive was good, he inconsiderately betrayed a matter deeply interesting and of great delicacy, which had been entrusted to him in conference […].”

“Cricket is not interesting to watch.”

“Comics were just another form of entertainment to me, but it got to be more and more interesting every day.”

“I found myself in a fair way of being a mother; and that I might be near my own relations, in such an interesting situation, I and my dear companion departed from H—n, not without great reluctance […].”

“Mrs Lenville (who, as has been before hinted, was in an interesting state) rushed from the rear rank of ladies, and uttering a piercing scream threw herself upon the body.”

“I’m afraid I seem to make heavy weather of my interesting condition.”

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