► interestingunusual or exciting in a way that keeps your attention and makes you want to know more or think about something more deeply: Christopher Markham is an interesting man. I hope the work will be interesting.
► fascinating very interesting: Astronomy – studying space – is fascinating.
► intriguing interesting in an unusual or mysterious way so that you want to find out more: Your comment about criminal behavior raises some intriguing questions.
► engaging making you feel interested from the beginning and keeping your interest. Used about people, books, movies, and games: The story is engaging, and perfect for young readers.
► stimulating interesting, enjoyable, and giving you new ideas or experiences: We listened to a stimulating conversation about new uses of technology in business.
► compelling so interesting and exciting that you want to believe something completely: Her story sounds compelling, but some of the details don’t match the other witnesses’ stories.
► absorbing/enthralling/engrossing/captivating interesting and keeping your attention completely. Used about stories and things you watch: She has written an engrossing memoir. He gave a captivating performance as Othello.
► gripping/riveting/spellbinding so interesting and exciting that you cannot stop paying attention. Used about stories and movies: Money, power, and romance combine in this riveting story.