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’s normal to see them in the dining hall and gym. Sometimes, I stop and have interesting conversations.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
"We synthesize unique nanoscale building blocks and stack them into interesting structures. In this case, we were able to stabilize these theorized transitional structures and demonstrate important quantum optical properties."
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
American history became interesting to me because it was so attached to Scotland.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
From a tour that, according to Springsteen, was not planned, it will be interesting to see what direction this propels him in next.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
He wanted very much to see what had happened to his broccoli, especially now that he had seen how his tuna fish sandwich had turned an interesting shade of blue.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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