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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Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
But now, another group of people has allegedly become interested in the popular cards bearing images of the franchise’s most beloved characters, including the Pikachu, Squirtle, Eevie and Charizard: the Japanese mob.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Marsh says that younger generations are much more interested in living healthy lifestyles than generations past, and evolving alcohol marketing tactics reflect those changing values.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
Republican Stuart Benson, also in the East End, is interested in prioritizing paving, internet access and the sewer system.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Interested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interested. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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