interested

adjective

in·​ter·​est·​ed ˈin-t(ə-)rə-stəd  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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Would NBCUniversal’s Donna Langley, for example, be interested? —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024

This focus on learning and development is essential as UKG’s report said 68% of frontline employees are interested in learning new skills. —Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Since the artwork is not political, people are most interested in reminiscing about past elections and sometimes showing off their knowledge of American history. —Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024

Humans may not be the only ones interested in scoring some candy as trick-or-treat approaches. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

interested

adjective

in·​ter·​est·​ed

: having a recognizable interest in a matter compare interest sense 2