English Dictionary
Definition interested in British English
interested
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ deeply, extremely, genuinely, keenly, mainly, particularly, primarily, principally, really, seriously
Interested describes how you feel: I am extremely interested in art.She didn’t look very interested.
Interesting describes things or situations that make you feel interested: I find art very interesting.It was a really interesting lecture.
Only people can be described as interested.
➡ enthusiasm, idea
We're going to the cinema. Are you interested (=would you like to come too)?
