interesting UK /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/US /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/adjective 4forms 2phrases 2 adjective4 •catching someone's attention and making them want to know moreCricket is not interesting to watch. •(euphemistic) Pregnant. (used with situation and condition)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. — 1838 •uninteresting, boring, soggy •(no longer used) Of concern; affecting, important. formsmore interesting · most interesting Phrases with interesting make interestingTo make a bet out of; to bet money on. make it interestingTo bet money: to lay a wager.