interested

in·ter·est·ed

adj
\ˈin-t(ə-)rəs-təd; ˈin-tə-ˌres-, ˈin-ˌtres-; ˈin-tərs-\

Definition of INTERESTED

1

: having the attention engaged <interested listeners>

2

: being affected or involved <interested parties>

— in·ter·est·ed·ly adverb

Examples of INTERESTED

1. The listeners were all greatly interested in the lecture.
2. students who are interested in archaeology
3. I'd be interested to learn more about his background.
4. I'm interested to hear what you have to say.
5. I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.
6. I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested.
7. The plan will have to be approved by all interested parties.

First Known Use of INTERESTED

1602