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

What’s next The researchers involved in this study come from institutes around the world and are all interested in improving data systems for wildlife trade. —Alice Catherine Hughes, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025

Those interested in learning more about Ramona Kiwanis can contact Membership Chair Darryl Albertson at 858-449-8352. —Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

Now, the the coalition was responsible and was interested in helping to usher in the commission. —Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025

Those interested in adopting Nia or other available animals can go to the PAWS Atlanta website to learn more about the process and fill out an adoption application. —Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

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