- 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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It was interesting to find out that Red Bull have the most powerful engine.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
One of the most interesting things about chain restaurants is that the bread is often the point.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
That’s the part of the story that’s arguably more interesting than the 80-year-old distance problem or its solution.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026
According to Schütte, this finding "raises interesting questions about its role in performance and aging."
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
He wanted very much to see what had happened to his broccoli, especially now that he had seen how his tuna fish sandwich had turned an interesting shade of blue.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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