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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But there were some interesting surprises in the results.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
A long-term investor considering Nike might want to commit for at least three years, and there are some interesting numbers to back that play.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
It was interesting because part of what stood out to me was how hard it was to prove that these trades were made with insider information.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
"It will also be interesting to see how this finding may be applied to assist fiber spinning and other applications that use viscous liquids."
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
“Now, let’s get on with it, shall we? We have much more interesting things to discuss than babies.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
