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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“Hard not to. A lot of interesting history here.”
From Literature
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Time had a way of evaporating instantly when he was engrossed in an interesting project, such as cataloging his baseball cards, or reading a good mystery.
From Literature
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Your dad sounds like such an interesting and fun man, so I hope that these recommendations help you plan a great birthday party for him.
From Los Angeles Times
One interesting thing about the latest selling round is how it has looped in software providers previously thought safe from AI disruption.
If we linger here with a pen and paper — just for fun — and begin to take these soups apart, something interesting happens.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.