- 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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It will be interesting to see if Brentford's Igor Thiago starts up front for them, but they will be strong at the back with Arsenal's Gabriel and Paris St-Germain's Marquinhos together in central defence.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"You could then use your chemical thrusters to quickly move to look at interesting features. You could have a lot more flexibility to do a lot more things."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s salty, bright, herbaceous and just spicy enough to keep things interesting.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Walker often plays professional women forced to button down their emotions more than occasionally, in part because the struggle not to cry is considered more powerful, and interesting to watch, than the tears themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
He could see something interesting on the side of the bathroom sink—Mom's earrings.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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