What is the meaning of interesting?

verb

  • Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of.
  • Be on the mind of.
    • usage: "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift"
  • Be of importance or consequence.
    • usage: "This matters to me"

adjective

  • Arousing or holding the attention. .
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