- 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.
Example Sentences
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Their findings suggest that "early Neo-Assyrian political history was much messier, but also more interesting, than has so far been recognized."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Another interesting option currently being marketed by a U.S.-based company is being branded as a “lifestyle agreement,” a type of life estate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“You find your people and pursue the things that are interesting to you,” Zimmerman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“I’m not gonna say that ‘Wednesday,’ you know, saved the day, but, it is very interesting how certain things in pop culture kind of influence the interest level.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
He regarded sermons as interesting only to venerable relics like his mother and me.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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