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

Fans interested in reading the One Piece manga can purchase copies at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other bookstores. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026

Almost all of the potential bidders are interested in the whole shebang of the A-lister-representing Brillstein Entertainment Partners, what was once the Paradigm Talent Agency, the various consultancies and more. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026

Some young hobbyists are not looking to escape their phones through their activity of choice, but are interested in how modern technology can enhance their experience. —Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

Guth said Epstein wasn't interested in funding his projects. —Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 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