interested
/ˈɪnt.ə.ɹɪs.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
Adjective
Examples
I'm very interested in going to see that play.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
Adjective
Examples
all interested parties [≈ all stakeholders]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “interested” mean?
Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).
Is “interested” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.