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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“I was very lucky growing up to be surrounded with interesting people, but more political than philosophical.”
Madariaga’s response was exquisitely catty, describing Morison’s biography of Columbus as “a most interesting Life from the yachtsman’s point of view.”
What’s more interesting than her words are her actions, namely the relentless media tour she has been on — including this New York Times profile — over the past few months.
From Salon
"In series one, people said, 'Wouldn't it be interesting if the viewers didn't know who the traitors are?'" recalled Mike Cotton, creative director of production company Studio Lambert.
From BBC
“Goodbye June” is far from a catastrophe, but it’s perhaps a greater sin that the film would be far more interesting if it were.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
