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interesting

[in-ter-uh-sting, -truh-sting, -tuh-res-ting] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪŋ, -trə stɪŋ, -təˌrɛs tɪŋ /


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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The effect is as interesting as reading a grade-school roll call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I can work on my phone and look up when something interesting happens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Bitcoin, down more than a third from late-2025 highs, just isn’t as interesting as it used to be.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Following the number from year to year, however, provides an interesting gauge of how people feel about their retirement security, he noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The club did sound interesting and maybe I could make some friends.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu