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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Wilding, who was then a young researcher on the team, said the results had been "very interesting" but at the time the future significance of this discovery was not fully appreciated.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
That makes the UC Davis brain imaging result especially interesting.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
“There was nothing in particular that happened. I think people came to realize that this was a very interesting company that had a unique advantage,” he said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The Zelig-like Baranov character — understood to be a liberalized avatar for inner circle strategist Vladislav Surkov — is an interesting mix of cynicism and opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
But there were so many interesting things to ask questions about.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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