interested

adjective

in·ter·est·ed ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd

ˈin-tə-ˌre-

ˈin-ˌtre-;

ˈin-tər-

Synonyms of interested next

: having the attention engaged

interested listeners

: 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.

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Most cats would generally just be interested in observing a tortoise rather than wanting to do it harm. —

Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 The association noted that some members may be interested in the shorter workweek but may be hesitant. —

Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025 Two Premier League clubs are interested in signing FC Barcelona star Ansu Fati in the current transfer window according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The Investment Fund is said to be interested in investing some $1 billion in PGA Tour Enterprises, in exchange for a 6% stake. —

Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for interested