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

For midsize brands like Jil Sander or Marni, the clothes are the thing, and both of those brands’ designers – Simone Bellotti and Meryll Rogge, respectively – are interested in dressing an actual client, with little regard for dazzling social media or trickle-down accessories. —Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026

The event also helps to support Charlie Palmer’s other pride and joy – the Palmer Family Education Foundation, focused primarily on raising awareness and creating financial pathways for young people interested in careers in food and wine. —Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026

People who aren't interested in being a founder for clout, but for the satisfaction of seeing your vision change the way people go about their daily lives. —Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026

Culex are more interested in biting birds rather than humans and are California’s primary spreader of West Nile virus. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 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