Adjective
1. absorbing ::
Komo 'o ia
2. engrossing ::
'ölelo nei
3. fascinating ::
kupaianaha
4. riveting ::
riveting
6. compelling ::
i koi aku
7. compulsive ::
compulsive
9. engaging ::
ka hoʻopaʻa haʻawina
11. appealing ::
hoopii
12. attractive ::
uʻi
13. amusing ::
amusing
14. entertaining ::
ke awa o
15. stimulating ::
noho haumāna kahi
16. thought-provoking ::
, manao iho la-e hoʻonāukiuki
17. diverting ::
diverting
18. intriguing ::
intriguing
Verb
20. appeal to ::
hoopii i ka
21. be of interest to ::
e o ka hoihoi i
22. attract ::
,ʻo
23. intrigue ::
hana malu
24. fascinate ::
manawa
25. absorb ::
ka hoʻokemu
26. engross ::
'ölelo nei
27. rivet ::
rivet
28. grip ::
loaʻa
29. captivate ::
hoopio
30. amuse ::
hoolealea
31. divert ::
mea lealea,
32. entertain ::
hoʻokipa mai
33. arouse one's curiosity ::
ho'āla kekahi o ka lanakila
34. whet one's appetite ::
hoʻokala kekahi o ka ikaika loa ka makemake
35. float someone's boat ::
lana kekahi o ka moku
36. tickle someone's fancy ::
tickle kekahi o ka moemoeā