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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The more interesting investment question is what happens to everyone else.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
They also discovered something especially interesting: the exchange factor in 1D systems can be directly tuned.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Haendel said he hopes his work makes ordinary moments like waiting for a train a little more interesting and sparks people’s curiosity about the neighborhood’s history.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
"I think it's been quite interesting the voting here in Exeter," he added.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
It was an interesting question: What trio—if they had known the word “troika,” they might have said, what troika—of children could they possibly pretend to be?
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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