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 him an interesting hero for us, because there will be moments of backlash."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
What makes the review especially interesting is that the plant does not appear to act through only one biological route.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
“The interesting part of the report today is that the unemployment rate didn’t go down,” said Michael Reid, head of U.S. economics at RBC Capital Markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
If she continues to hold her position near the top of the leaderboard, and if former USC standout Allisen Corpuz is in the mix, it could get interesting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
There were many quarrels among people who didn't get along with one another, and there was an interesting case, a dispute between a tailor and a farmer.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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