adjective
interested
Wanting to know more or having a personal stake in something.
Maya is interested in how bees find their way home.
Etymology
Interest means personal concern or engagement. The participial ending describes someone who has that concern, whether through curiosity or through a stake in the outcome.
More examples
- Are you interested in joining our weekend hiking group?
- She listens with an interested expression as I explain the plan.
- All interested parties receive a copy of the proposed agreement.
Forms
interested · more interested · most interested
interest noun — Curiosity about something or a personal stake.