interested
adjective
in·ter·est·ed
ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd 
ˈin-tə-ˌre-
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.
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An experienced world-traveler who is no longer interested in scenes or conspicuous displays of wealth or expertise.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The scripts Hatmaker seems most interested in these days don’t come from the Bible.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Since the pandemic, Eber said she’s seen more buyers interested in homes on larger pieces of land.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
One key target that scientists are particularly interested in— Orientale Basin, a vast crater on the far side of the moon — was just coming into view.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The scripts Hatmaker seems most interested in these days don’t come from the Bible.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Since the pandemic, Eber said she’s seen more buyers interested in homes on larger pieces of land.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
One key target that scientists are particularly interested in— Orientale Basin, a vast crater on the far side of the moon — was just coming into view.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for interested
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interested. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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