- 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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This finding is particularly interesting because humans face a similar conflict.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“But I’ve met so many people because I’m out here every day. Other gardeners are curious and often ask me, ‘What’s that interesting yellow plant?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s salty, bright, herbaceous and just spicy enough to keep things interesting.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The first interesting finding: All our studied sectors do far better when the Fed is raising interest rates or keeping them flat, as opposed to decreasing them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“As Cicero once said, ‘The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves,’” Penelope mused.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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