- 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
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
Still, the night had enough laughs, groans and tender moments to keep things interesting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
A table, some chairs, a set of drawers to keep any interesting things he might find on an adventure—these were the first pieces Duane chose to take.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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