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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Wilding, who was then a young researcher on the team, said the results had been "very interesting" but at the time the future significance of this discovery was not fully appreciated.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
International shale drilling is one of the more interesting plays.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Their dual strategies resulted in a more explosive and interesting dynamic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
"Whole-genome sequencing gives us the chance to look at more data, which helps us find more interesting things," Terao explained.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Knitting looked like an interesting thing to do with fingers.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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