- present participle of interest.
interesting
Usage
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Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle. Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail.
Example Sentences
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He also continued to maintain his influential mailing list, I.P.—aka Interesting People—through which Farber had shared tech-related news, ideas and opinions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Interesting reading about Arvid Lindblad and this might be a silly question but being 18, when did he pass his driving test?
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Interesting locations, cheap labour costs and a generous cash rebate scheme have made the central European country of 9.5 million people an attractive shooting location.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
It’s called Interesting Times, rather than Foreboding Times, Quixotic Times, or Bleak Times—which is an indication of where he stands.
From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025
And when I show the lists and the time line to Dad after dinner one night, he says, "Hmmm. Interesting material, Bobby. I'll hang on to it."
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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