Interesting. An unconvincing word; avoid it as a means of introduction. Instead of announcing that what you are about to tell is interesting, make it so. An interesting story is told of »»»»» (Tell the story without preamble.) In connection with the forthcoming visit of Mr. B. to America, it is interesting to recall that he »»»»» Mr. B., who will soon visit America Also to be avoided in introduction is the word funny. Nothing becomes funny by being labeled so.