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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Justice Kagan seems to be floating this interesting new idea of civility where I think what she’s saying is judges should just listen to one another with an open mind.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
“I’m just going to do it in a new and interesting way.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The more interesting investment question is what happens to everyone else.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Generally, when I meet eldest siblings, there’s a kind of interesting energy of someone who both needs to be in charge and needs a lot of permission.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Maybe they had something that would be interesting at Show-and-Tell.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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