- 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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“The interesting part of the report today is that the unemployment rate didn’t go down,” said Michael Reid, head of U.S. economics at RBC Capital Markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
"However, what we find is a topologically interesting band structure with numerous crossings and nodes that dominate its low-energy electronic behavior. This completely changes our current understanding of the fundamental properties of this elemental material."
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Where the film becomes truly interesting and innovative is also where its narrative’s most imposing roadblock lies.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
He told the BBC: "What's really interesting is the technology is an awful lot better at designing vaccines for potential pandemics when viruses are changing."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
There was also the way he sometimes flapped his hands, when he was nervous or excited or thinking about something interesting.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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