interesting

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Of concern; affecting, important.

   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 […].

2. 2
   adj

   Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

   Cricket is not interesting to watch.

3. 3
   adj

   Pregnant. (used with situation and condition)

   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 […].

4. 4
   adj

   arousing or holding the attention

5. 5
   verb

   present participle and gerund of interest

Etymology

From interest + -ing.