- 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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But so far in 2026, curious viewers have had no shortage of interesting, innovative films to run to the theater for.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
"This opens the door for small satellites to do even more science, more observations, and more interesting missions, all on a smaller and cheaper platform."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
It definitely makes you look at things and go, “Wow, it’s so interesting what we all give up.”
From Los Angeles Times • 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
“What an interesting bird-related fact; you must add it to the guidebook when we get home,” Penelope said with false cheer.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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