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

Yes, the fight sequences are visceral and unflinching, but Atkins and MacPherson are more interested in what happens outside the octagon — specifically, the domestic life of Patton James. —Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026

If so, the Lakers undoubtedly would be interested. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

Kerr also said the Warriors were not interested in showing up strategic wrinkles, instead hoping to get Steph Curry around 30 minutes while trying out different lineups. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

The fire department said people interested in CPR training can contact Atlanta Fire Rescue at [phone] to sign up for a one-day course and learn how to step in during an emergency. —Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 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