Interested
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnt.ə.ɹɪs.tɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Interested is an adjective meaning Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
Meaning
Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
More Meanings
- (less common) Having an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
- simple past and past participle of interest
Example Sentences
all interested parties [≈ all stakeholders]
I'm very interested in going to see that play.
He maintained -- the thought is not unnatural in a royal historiographer -- that the generous actions of great princes are often twisted and misrepresented by interested critics.
I was even mortified at those instances of his liberality, which my situation compelled me to receive, lest, being but little acquainted with my disposition, he should suspect me of being interested in my love […].
Synonyms for interested
Depending on context, synonyms include engaged, engrossed, fascinated, absorbed, bewitched, captivated.
Antonyms for interested
Common opposites include indifferent, uninterested, apathetic, apathistical, blithe, deaf.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fascinated, curious, concerned, concern, affected, focused.
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