- 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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More interesting than why the spreads are widening is the disconnect between the stocks’ performance and the credit market’s assessment.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
That doesn’t mean that what he’s caught saying is particularly interesting, though.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2026
“Cupertino” is always interesting, often ingenuous, a little educational, sometimes a mite ridiculous — something for every mood and taste.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
To say that there’s an interesting ethical conflict at work in “Animals”—an imprecise title—is not to say that the performances aren’t phoned in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“All interesting people are strange, don’t you think?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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