- 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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Connecting the songs is the idea that everyone's flawed - but the mess and the friction make life more interesting.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
L.A. is my favorite place to work in because there are so many diverse opportunities and there’s so much culture and interesting people and interesting performers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Next week’s Federal Reserve decision on U.S. interest rates is shaping up to be, well, interesting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Listening to everyone else talk about what they do for work, their careers just seemed so much more interesting and fulfilling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Anat here, her hair tucked back behind her ears, her eyes the light, interesting hazel.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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