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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However, Lee thought it would be more interesting to have younger characters, "where the generation divide could be smaller", he says.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
They are interested in and worry about their progeny, but are just as, if not more, concerned with their own problems and lives, which are continuing to unfold in very real, complicated and interesting ways.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“An interesting and potentially volatile week lies ahead. There is no shortage of potential catalysts, and headline risk is likely to keep volatility elevated.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
The California governor’s race keeps getting more interesting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
But then she decided that lattes weren’t the most interesting thing she could do.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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