Interested: meaning, definitions and examples

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interested

[ ˈɪntrɪstɪd ]

^{Context #1}

in a topic or activity

showing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest

Synonyms

curious, eager, enthusiastic, fascinated, keen

Examples of usage

I'm very interested in learning more about different cultures.
She was always interested in art and music.
Are you interested in joining our team?
I'm not interested in discussing politics.
He seemed genuinely interested in what she had to say.

^{Context #2}

in a topic or activity

to engage or excite the attention or curiosity of

Synonyms

attract, captivate, engage, fascinate, stimulate

Examples of usage

The movie interested me because of its unique storyline.
She was interested in trying out a new hobby.
He tried to interest her in his favorite book.
The presentation interested the audience with its innovative ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "interested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interessado

🇮🇳 रुचि

🇩🇪 interessiert

🇮🇩 tertarik

🇺🇦 зацікавлений

🇵🇱 zainteresowany

🇯🇵 興味がある

🇫🇷 intéressé

🇪🇸 interesado

🇹🇷 ilgili

🇰🇷 관심 있는

🇸🇦 مهتم

🇨🇿 zajímá se

🇸🇰 zaujíma sa

🇨🇳 感兴趣

🇸🇮 zainteresiran

🇮🇸 áhugasamur

🇰🇿 қызыққан

🇬🇪 დაინტერესებული

🇦🇿 maraqlı

🇲🇽 interesado

Word origin

The word 'interested' originated from the Latin word 'interest' which means 'it concerns or it is important'. Over time, the word evolved to signify showing curiosity or concern about something. In the English language, 'interested' has been used since the 17th century to describe a state of curiosity or engagement in a particular topic or activity.