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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“And we’re seeing a lot of interesting ideas from counterparties.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Benjamin: It is going to be an interesting campaign coming up.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But I find “One Night Only” to be a far more interesting film because it doesn’t answer everything up front or take the blanket optimist’s route.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Rest assured, the next generation of Amazons will go public after they get interesting.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
It was as if all of the interesting ideas and exciting projects that had been running around in my head forever had just evaporated.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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