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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And in fact, I did find the company of the adults more interesting — which, sure, might be my own generational prejudice, but they do get the funnier lines.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s an interesting point in the year for quarterbacks.
From Los Angeles Times
“So it will be interesting to see if the market becomes unsettled if it’s allowed to run north of 160 without much comment from Japanese officialdom.”
From Barron's
“Bryce is always going to do something interesting in any setting,” said Aaron, who recently asked him to orchestrate a song for Florence + the Machine.
From Los Angeles Times
It was interesting to hear about the “lemony notes” in your last letter.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
