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adjective

Definition of interestednext
1
as in engaged

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2
as in concerned

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interested

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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
The Glenwood Whitewater Activity Area has a standing river wave that draws kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders, and the river, which travels through dramatic Glenwood Canyon, is a top place for travelers interested in white-water rafting. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 At the WellChild Awards in September 2025, singer Joss Stone — who had recently moved her family back to Britain after spending years living in Nashville, Tennessee — recalled that Harry was especially interested in her decision. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
What interested you in the character initially? — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026 To my surprise, that interested him—most men wouldn’t have wanted to hear about it. — Joyce Johnson, New Yorker, 23 May 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
  • The jury was listening intently and looking at the screen as the story of the shooting unfolded, more engaged after already listening to hours of the recording.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Say what has changed, ask what still works, and suggest a flexible next step that gives both people space to stay engaged.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of engaged
Adjective
  • The result is an identifiable narrative, one that left me focused less on the blend particulars and more concerned with sitting back to enjoy the ride.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Clancy was also concerned people could hear her thoughts, the psychologist testified, and feared the government would take her children from her.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of concerned
Verb
  • Cabrera’s raw talent intrigued Jed Hoyer’s front office for years.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many will be intrigued by Florian Zeller’s latest, featuring real-life couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, about an architect building a survivalist bunker for a billionaire and his wife, who questions his involvement.
    — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • But putting together contestants for each season is much more involved than a quickfire challenge.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
  • All three involved searches of a Woodlawn apartment building on the 6800 block of South Dorchester Avenue, records show.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 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 tension, the uncertainty, the hovering between bravery and cowardice captures some of what fascinated me in Muriel Rukeyser’s novel Savage Coast.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Garfield remembers being fascinated by the rows of VHS tapes and the possibilities behind their covers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 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
  • By Israel’s calculation, Turkey occupied 5% of Syrian territory, though essentially with Damascus’s blessing and cooperation.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • No major injuries were reported, but a short time later the Jeep collided head on with a car occupied by four people.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupied

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