- 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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"Interesting" is not the word Red Bull would use for the declaration by the FIA that they have the most powerful internal combustion engine in Formula 1 this year.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The original Most Interesting Man campaign was an undisputed success that bled into pop culture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Interesting locations, cheap labour costs and a generous cash rebate scheme have made the central European country of 9.5 million people an attractive shooting location.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
Interesting, emotional, deep, but the depth of feeling is just psychotic.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
SCORPIUS: Yes, yes, it’s—uh—you travel back in the same spot you stand in— HERMIONE: Interesting.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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