- 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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Their findings suggest that "early Neo-Assyrian political history was much messier, but also more interesting, than has so far been recognized."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Here's another interesting bit: Australia's Mitchell Starc has taken wickets in two consecutive balls on 17 occasions in Tests but is yet to register a hat-trick.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The song has a driving bass line and would be interesting to perform with a live band.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Another interesting option currently being marketed by a U.S.-based company is being branded as a “lifestyle agreement,” a type of life estate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
That hardly explains what he found so interesting about Bletchley train station at night.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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