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
The first part of the book is pretty boring, but it gets a lot better as the story goes on.
For most people such details might be rather boring, but Robertson makes the narrative come alive through the personalities.
He is famous for not being boring and has the libel damages to prove it.
Definitions
adjective
- creating or arousing excitement
- stimulating interest and discussion
Examples
Despite a somewhat unexciting personality, he became known as a sober and reliable commentator on the political scene.
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.
