- 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.
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Two other pop confections later on the record are a little more interesting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The home had a host of interesting features, including a climbing wall in the garage for their children, Maiya and Maxwell.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
“Danny is a very interesting human being,” added Bob Larsen, the Hall of Fame coach who recruited Everett to UCLA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Sophie Fish, museums manager at Gwella, which manages the councils libraries and leisure, said she hoped "some of the most interesting finds" from Mancot could go on display at Mold Museum in 2027.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
I was bored by what seemed so interesting to them.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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