- 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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Earlier this month, Isaacs said that doing publicity for The Salt Path's US release was "going to be interesting" while speaking on the Kermode On Film podcast.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But I find “One Night Only” to be a far more interesting film because it doesn’t answer everything up front or take the blanket optimist’s route.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Rest assured, the next generation of Amazons will go public after they get interesting.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
“It’s interesting for someone who’s so private to buy the freaking Lakers,” said Elie Jacobs, a media and communications adviser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
“It’s about the only interesting thing I’ve learned so far in chemistry.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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