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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“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
Gadd explains he thought it was interesting to show the two repressed men living in Glasgow, a city that has gone through so much change.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“We try to make things interesting, so we don’t get bored.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The California governor’s race keeps getting more interesting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Maybe they had something that would be interesting at Show-and-Tell.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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