Interested Definition & Meaning

interested
adjective
  1. having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern; "an interested audience"; "interested in sports"; "was interested to hear about her family"; "interested in knowing who was on the telephone"; "interested spectators"
  2. involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in; "a memorandum to those concerned"; "an enterprise in which three men are concerned"; "factors concerned in the rise and fall of epidemics"; "the interested parties met to discuss the business"

"Interested" in song lyrics

See how interested is used in real songs:

  • "I was excited, the first label interested"
    Benefit — Fairwell
  • "Now I got you interested"
    Big Mike — Creepin, Rollin
  • "Hot, no question, what? Interested?"
    Charli Baltimore f/ Teddy Riley — Feel It

Usage tips for "interested"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "interested" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for interested to find words that pair well.

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