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interesting

интересный

Meaning of interesting

not interesting

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EN-UK/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
EN-US/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
RU[ɪnˈtʲerʲesnɨj]
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interesting
interesting - интересный
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interesting with Russian translation

interesting usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I visited a local photo walk, and it was interesting to compare different shooting angles.

Я посетил местную прогулку фотографов, и было интересно сравнивать разные ракурсы.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Reading a short article about urban gardening gave me some interesting ideas.

Чтение короткой статьи об городском садоводстве дало мне несколько интересных идей.

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interesting belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

interesting
интересный
student
exam
homework
answer questions
ask questions
desk

interesting synonyms

Related words worth learning together

interesting
общий нейтральный эквивалент — интересно, привлекает внимание
fascinating
более сильное: очаровывает, захватывает внимание
intriguing
запутанный или вызывающий любопытство, интригует
engaging
привлекает внимание активно, дружелюбно, увлекательно
amusing
забавный, смешной — фокус на юморе, а не просто на интересе
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🇬🇧en

общий нейтральный эквивалент — интересно, привлекает внимание

A2Very Often

The lecture was interesting — I learned a lot.

🇬🇧en

более сильное: очаровывает, захватывает внимание

B2Often

Her story was fascinating — I couldn't look away.

🇬🇧en

запутанный или вызывающий любопытство, интригует

B2Often

The new theory is intriguing and needs more study.

🇬🇧en

привлекает внимание активно, дружелюбно, увлекательно

B1Often

She gave an engaging presentation that kept everyone involved.

🇬🇧en

забавный, смешной — фокус на юморе, а не просто на интересе

B1Often

The comedian's stories were amusing and kept us laughing.

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captivating

сильнее: очаровывающий, захватывающий внимание с эмоциональной силой

C1Often

The performance was captivating from start to finish.

A
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absorbing

поглощающий внимание, очень вовлекающий

B2Often

The novel was so absorbing I read it in one night.

C
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compelling

убедительный и захватывающий; вызывает сильный интерес или необходимость внимания

C1Often

She made a compelling case for change.

T
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thought-provoking

заставляет задуматься; больше про идеи и размышления

B2Often

The documentary was thought-provoking and raised many questions.

S
🇬🇧en
stimulating

стимулирует умственную активность или интерес

B2Often

The seminar was stimulating and full of new ideas.

E
🇬🇧en
entertaining

развлекательный, доставляющий удовольствие; акцент на развлечении

A2Very Often

The movie was entertaining even if it wasn't deep.

E
🇬🇧en
engrossing

полностью поглощающий внимание, сильнее, чем просто «интересный»

C1Rarely

The series was so engrossing I binged the whole season.

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Questions about this word

What does interesting mean?

not interesting

How do you pronounce interesting?

interesting is pronounced as /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is interesting used in a sentence?

I visited a local photo walk, and it was interesting to compare different shooting angles. Translation: Я посетил местную прогулку фотографов, и было интересно сравнивать разные ракурсы.

Is interesting part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, interesting (интересный) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is interesting part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, interesting (интересный) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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