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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The revenge of the analog—through the popularity of Moleskine notebooks and letterpress cards, through the revival of film cameras among Gen Z—comes down to something more interesting than simple nostalgia.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
I can work on my phone and look up when something interesting happens.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The ruling sets an interesting precedent that appears to be creating a panic about a “Big Tobacco”-style surge of huge settlements yet.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Nebius also has a number of interesting private investments, such as data analytics firm ClickHouse, which could be worth a significant portion of the company in future. he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
He had also gotten a clunk on the head, but he didn't even care about that because it was so interesting, what pushing would do.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
