IN'TERESTING, participle present tense Giving a share or concern; as by interesting one in a voyage, or in a banking company. 1. Engaging the affections; as by interesting a person in one's favor. 2. Engaging the attention or curiosity; exciting emotions or passions; as an interesting story.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI