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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For a scene where Valentina has an encounter with a tow truck driver, they simply called a tow yard hoping someone interesting would show up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“It’s interesting that even after such a strong move, it could still potentially be viewed as a value opportunity,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Something that surprises you is going to be an interesting story.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
That will provide a revenue boost to SpaceX’s money-losing AI business, but also sends an interesting signal—that the famously risk-tolerant Musk feels frontier AI is a bet worth hedging on.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
He regarded sermons as interesting only to venerable relics like his mother and me.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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