- present participle of interest.
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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"It is interesting to me that the mass circulation of the appalling footage has almost been accepted as a public good," he wrote.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
But so far in 2026, curious viewers have had no shortage of interesting, innovative films to run to the theater for.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
"This opens the door for small satellites to do even more science, more observations, and more interesting missions, all on a smaller and cheaper platform."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Walker often plays professional women forced to button down their emotions more than occasionally, in part because the struggle not to cry is considered more powerful, and interesting to watch, than the tears themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Nowadays, of course, people are accustomed to paintings of sheep that look nothing like actual sheep, but simply content themselves with being paintings, full of color and lines and interesting shapes.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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