Synonyms in IELTS
Well, we know that one of the most common words in English is INTERESTING, and many students constantly use this word while answering examiner's questions in IELTS Speaking.
Let's learn some synonyms of this expression today which will help you to enrich your speech and to avoid constant repetition of one and the same word
How to paraphrase Interesting in IELTS
1. ENGROSSING
fully occupying the mind or attention; absorbing
Example
And you know, when I was at Microsoft, that was so engrossing, and the whole industry was expanding so much, that it did tend to crowd out most of the other things in my life.
2. FASCINATING
extremely interesting.
Example
It is fascinating reading to this day because the things he notes about the American character are still very much with us.
3. GRIPPING
holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling
Example
With the agility of his direct prose and cultivated, Antonio Cabanas has written a gripping novel that teaches us that every second is precious and life is undoubtedly the best adventure.
4. COMPELLING
evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Example
As compelling as it might appear, the prospects of having a tiger in your house and living to see the next day is low.
5. CAPTIVATING
capable of attracting and holding interest; charming
Example
In her captivating book, Sarah writes about how she spent years wandering through the Sahara Desert in search of a magical land
entertaining providing amusement or enjoyment.
6. ENTHRALLING
capturing and holding one's attention; fascinating.
Example
Twice a day our divers plunge into water in order to make a demonstration of enthralling and dangerous for them show, called "The sharks feeding"
7. THOUGHT-RPOVOKING
stimulating careful consideration or attention.
Example
Its story, which some criticized as being a morality play, is thought-provoking, especially in the context of how technology can make things easier, but also make living less of an experience.
Hope, guys, it was useful for you. Don't forget to think of your own examples with these synonyms, it will help you to memorise them better.
Have a wonderful day!