- present participle of interest.
interesting
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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.
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Needs said there had been some interesting collisions, including a lorry transporting potatoes that got stuck.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Utility commissioners: Most interesting is Georgia, a data-center hot spot where two seats are up on the state’s utility regulator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
What happens above ground, in the world where people order coffee and offer coffee, is much more interesting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
However, a closer examination revealed an interesting connection between certain cytokines and changes in body temperature.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
If he stood on the closed toilet seat, he could open the medicine cabinet, and there was interesting stuff in there.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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