interested

adjective
UK: /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
US: /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

  1. Wanting to know more about something or someone.

    1. I am interested in learning to play the guitar. [ ] [ ]
    2. She seemed very interested in my explanation of the project during the meeting. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing curiosity or concern about something or someone.

    1. Are you interested in seeing a movie tonight? [ ] [ ]
    2. He was interested in her wellbeing and offered his support during the difficult time. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having a personal stake or involvement in something; affected by it.

    1. Only interested parties may attend the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is interested in reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

intrigued affected concerned involved curious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interested" in English means: Wanting to know more about something or someone., Showing curiosity or concern about something or someone., Having a personal stake or involvement in something; affected by it..

The phonetic transcription of "interested" is /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ in British English and /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interested": intrigued, affected, concerned, involved, curious.

Example usage of "interested": "I am interested in learning to play the guitar.". More examples on the page.