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interesting

[in-ter-uh-sting, -truh-sting, -tuh-res-ting] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪŋ, -trə stɪŋ, -təˌrɛs tɪŋ /


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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.


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“It was interesting watching the traders from a human perspective,” says Hamzah Parvez Butt, one of the commentators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

The more interesting investment question is what happens to everyone else.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"I think it's been quite interesting the voting here in Exeter," he added.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

My best friend Jeb and I used to sit at that crossroads when we were younger, waiting for something interesting to come along, like an automobile or a circus wagon.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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