- 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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Such overarching public sentiment inspired Johnson to pen a 700-word essay on why that mindset was the “most interesting phenomenon happening on earth right now.”
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
He has an interesting point about market signals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
You raise some interesting questions for your girlfriend, and anyone else out there who has lost a spouse and wants to make sure they maximize their benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Sadly, there is little chance of ever having such a choice, but there are some interesting lessons for how we manage our money nonetheless.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Sometimes, when Bat was nervous about something—like right now, when he was nervous about where his mother was and why she was late—he thought about interesting animal facts.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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