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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“An interesting and potentially volatile week lies ahead. There is no shortage of potential catalysts, and headline risk is likely to keep volatility elevated.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Gadd explains he thought it was interesting to show the two repressed men living in Glasgow, a city that has gone through so much change.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Perhaps his most interesting remark was directed at unspecified people in “positions of authority” who, according to Thomas, had abandoned their core beliefs to receive public praise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
That strategy looks interesting right now, with the S&P 50 0 up 12% from the late March bottom of its Iran-lead decline.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The video was about yarn structure, which probably wasn’t interesting to most people, but the knitters who subscribed to Grandma’s YouTube channel loved the nitty-gritty details.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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