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| absorbing |
very interesting; engaging. |
| almanac |
a book of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects. [1/2 definitions] |
| anecdote |
a short tale about a funny or interesting event. |
| appeal |
to seem interesting or attractive to someone. [1/3 definitions] |
| bored |
feeling tired because of having to do something that is not interesting. |
| boring2 |
dull; having no interesting features. |
| challenge |
an interesting or difficult problem. [1/3 definitions] |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. [1/2 definitions] |
| colorful |
lively; interesting. [1/2 definitions] |
| curious |
interesting because unusual or strange. [1/2 definitions] |
| decorate |
to make more attractive or interesting by adding ornamental items or designs. [1/5 definitions] |
| dry |
not interesting; boring. [1/8 definitions] |
| dull |
not interesting; boring. [1/4 definitions] |
| enrich |
to cause to be more interesting, important, or rewarding. [1/4 definitions] |
| exotic |
very unusual and interesting. [1/2 definitions] |
| fascinating |
very, very interesting. |
| feature |
to present as something especially interesting or important. [1/4 definitions] |
| featureless |
lacking distinctive or interesting characteristics. |
| filmic |
suitable for filming; visually interesting. [1/2 definitions] |
| history |
an interesting record of past events, especially having to do with a person, place, thing, or family. [1/4 definitions] |
| insipid |
not interesting; dull. [1/2 definitions] |
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