Social (General)
That's interesting
Response to information - meaning depends on tone
Literal Meaning
Statement: 'That is' + 'interesting'
Actual Meaning
Can genuinely mean fascinating OR can be a polite filler when not knowing what else to say
Examples in Context

Colleague (distracted): 'That's interesting...' (Translation: I'm not really engaged)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Look for follow-up questions as sign of genuine interest
  • 2Flat tone indicates disengagement
  • 3Enthusiastic tone suggests real curiosity
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
intriguing
captivating
thought-provoking
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