interested

adjective

in·​ter·​est·​ed ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd  ˈin-tə-ˌre- 

ˈin-ˌtre-;

ˈin-tər-

1

: having the attention engaged

interested listeners

2

: being affected or involved

interested parties

interestedly adverb

Examples of interested in a Sentence

The listeners were all greatly interested in the lecture.

students who are interested in archaeology

I'd be interested to learn more about his background.

I'm interested to hear what you have to say.

I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.

I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested.

The plan will have to be approved by all interested parties.

Recent Examples on the Web

Less a hotel group and more a design-conscious developer interested in sustainable projects. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026

Paint-Your-Own Decor Michaels says that buyers are highly interested in DIY home decor this year, with searches for the term up 79%. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026

Fusaro said investigators are interested in any activity captured in or around the apartment complex, particularly that involving suspicious vehicles or individuals. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026

California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes. —Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for interested

• disinterested
• uninterested

Legal Definition

interested

adjective

in·​ter·​est·​ed

: having a recognizable interest in a matter compare interest sense 2