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 bank says the fourth quarter is interesting as volumes were down both on year and on quarter, but the average revenue per unit was up 8% on quarter, ahead of expectations.
It was as if all of the interesting ideas and exciting projects that had been running around in my head forever had just evaporated.
From Literature
McCutcheon, who was not involved with the new study, called it “cool and interesting.”
From Los Angeles Times
Schneller suggests pension funds with long-dated liabilities may be attracted while other funds may find a yield premium for a quasi-sovereign credit interesting but for traditional investors the risk-reward profile isn’t compelling.
From MarketWatch
“Hard not to. A lot of interesting history here.”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
