- 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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The WSJ Leadership Institute’s Jennifer Williams writes today about the company and its interesting pricing strategy:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s going to be an interesting time to see how that shakes itself out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Trump spoke briefly to reporters on the tarmac ahead of his flight to Dublin saying "we're having a lot of meetings with European leaders and others, so it'll be very interesting time".
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Ultimately, this study is more than an interesting observation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
"That was an interesting thing to do," said Miss Priest.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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