- present participle of interest.
interesting
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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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"You could certainly do something slightly magical, slightly interesting," he suggested.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Utility commissioners: Most interesting is Georgia, a data-center hot spot where two seats are up on the state’s utility regulator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, a closer examination revealed an interesting connection between certain cytokines and changes in body temperature.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
The prophet puppets float “behind this warped glass, which is slightly abstracted and a bit more magical, and separates you from them in a really interesting way with reflections and inks.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the parking lot were the other tracks.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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