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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That makes the UC Davis brain imaging result especially interesting.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Indian pop culture is increasingly becoming decentralised, with some of its most interesting energies now emerging from places once treated as fringe.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
International shale drilling is one of the more interesting plays.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The Reva is interesting because it was meant to be a foldable shoe to throw in your bag, but also something you could walk in all day.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Maybe they had something that would be interesting at Show-and-Tell.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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