interesting

adj

1. (obsolete)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. Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

   “Cricket is not interesting to watch.”

   “Comics were just another form of entertainment to me, but it got to be more and more interesting every day.”

3. (euphemistic)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 […].”

   “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.”

   “I’m afraid I seem to make heavy weather of my interesting condition.”

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of interest