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adjective

Definition of interestednext
1
as in engaged

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2
as in concerned

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verb

past tense of interest
as in intrigued
to hold the attention of the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk

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Recent Examples of interested
Adjective
That’s actually interested in passing Farm Bills and fixing problems instead of having votes about socialist nonsense or whatever. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Those interested can also rent out the whole space for an event. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
This question interested me as a computational biophysicist who studies how living systems process information and adapt to changing environments. — Shiladitya Banerjee, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Your three films to date reveal you as a filmmaker interested in structure. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interested
  1. engaged
  2. concerned
  3. intrigued
  4. involved
  5. quizzical
  6. fascinated
  7. enthralled
  8. occupied
Adjective
  • Fleek said the results should be read as a picture of its engaged reseller audience, rather than a measure of the resale market as a whole.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • It was revealed in April that Harry and Zoë had gotten engaged.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaged
Adjective
  • Voters are deeply concerned about income disparity but also skeptical about the unusual approach of the billionaire tax.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The organization is particularly concerned about gaps in language access and lack of resources in the district’s special education program.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of concerned
Verb
  • Meriweather, who played only 59 snaps in three years at Georgia, intrigued Mirabal because of his size — 6-7, 305 — and ability to play tackle.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But we are intrigued by this, because that’s not the way that the suspects are thinking.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • Still, Veeraraghavan stresses that responsibility for such incidents should rest solely on the AI companies that made the involved agents.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Veterinarian Neil Marrinan recommends getting dogs comfortable with handling gradually before attempting more involved grooming, per PetMD.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of involved
Adjective
  • Long missing an eyebrow, the plushie looked forever quizzical.
    — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • To its left, sausages revolved on chrome rollers; to its right, a human attendant in a brightly colored uniform looked patient and quizzical.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quizzical
Verb
  • The video quickly went viral, amassing more than 1 million views and thousands of comments from viewers fascinated by her unconventional childhood.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lead With Curiosity And Empathy I've always been fascinated by what makes people unique and how organizations can unlock that potential.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • Rochelle worked there as an assistant to the principal, and was less enthralled with the idea of Alex following his father’s path.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • But Caldwell is more enthralled by what’s possible at the restaurant level.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Definition of enthralled
Verb
  • The strikes took place after two soldiers were wounded when their vehicle drove over a Hezbollah explosive device in an area of southern Lebanon occupied by Israeli troops, the military said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine, for instance, supported efforts to correct distortions about Africa, but objected to the depiction of Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of occupied

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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interested. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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