boring vs exciting vs interesting
Definitions
noun
- the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
- the act of drilling
adjective
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Examples
Now, I can't help but wonder if these people have a quick look-see, utter ‘boring’ and move on, or whether they're actually reading anything I bother to blather on about in here.
The first part of the book is pretty boring, but it gets a lot better as the story goes on.
For the kids the knee-jerk tourist products are wooden toys, but they are lumpish, boring objects, unlikely to appeal to any but the most simple-minded of toddlers.
Definitions
adjective
- creating or arousing excitement
- stimulating interest and discussion
Examples
It is also exciting that it's come to the east coast for the first time, following the Mod.
Exciting and surprisingly short matches for the undercard.
The fact that they are harmless plankton feeders in no way diminishes the adrenaline rush; the ease with which you can approach them makes that rare encounter even more exciting.
