interested
adjective
in·ter·est·ed
ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd 
ˈin-tə-ˌre-
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
For guests more interested in the feather-filled, squawking variety of animals, there’ll be dozens of opportunities for sightings.
—
Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
What to know about downtown Fort Worth arts festivals
Anyone interested can attend for free over the four days.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
Moreno, then a postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University in Sweden, was surprised and pleased to hear that someone at NASA was interested in his work.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
Still, Iran’s government does not seem interested in going further.
—Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
Robert, 13, is also interested in boxing and wrestling and loves playing video games, such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
And obviously the president was interested in getting the prime minister’s perspectives on what happened.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2024
Among the Kings’ problems is having players who aren’t interested in the popular trend among NBA superstars of baiting officials into calls.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Soon after, someone had the bright idea that customers might be interested in a road car inspired by the victorious racers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
What to know about downtown Fort Worth arts festivals
Anyone interested can attend for free over the four days.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
Moreno, then a postdoctoral fellow at Uppsala University in Sweden, was surprised and pleased to hear that someone at NASA was interested in his work.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
Still, Iran’s government does not seem interested in going further.
—Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
Robert, 13, is also interested in boxing and wrestling and loves playing video games, such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
And obviously the president was interested in getting the prime minister’s perspectives on what happened.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2024
Among the Kings’ problems is having players who aren’t interested in the popular trend among NBA superstars of baiting officials into calls.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Soon after, someone had the bright idea that customers might be interested in a road car inspired by the victorious racers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interested. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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