interested

when the feeling of motivation or enthusiasm for something is strong enough that a person is fully prepared to spend a considerable portion of his or her available assets (i.e. money, time) on it

All Jack is interested in is getting laid. So much of his spending money goes towards taking women out for dinner and drinks.

Dennis was so interested in climate change that he liquidated his 401k to spend three months doing research in the Arctic.

by D.S. Credito March 5, 2015

interesting

(adj) Something which arouses no interest at all.

Used to politely avoid admitting this, which indirectly expresses your indifference.

Yes, your bottle cap collection is interesting.

by Prof. Wetwang August 4, 2004

Interested

Would like to get to know someone more.

E.g. I am interested in you.

I am interested in getting to know you.
What guys say when they aren't sure about you yet.

by Picopa August 31, 2013

interesting

oh God, oh God, we're all going to die

"what is you definition of interesting?
Oh God, Oh God, we're all going to die"

by taco lord October 3, 2011

interesting

used for lack of a better word in a conversation. can express 1)indifference, 2)actual interest, or 3)kill time before having to actually respond with a complete sentence (each indicated by the user's tone and manner); excellent word choice option when you do not want the person you are talking to to be able to say something else.

1)"I like to study." - "Interesting..."

2)"I got 10 kinds of nasty at the party last night!" - "Interesting...were there a lot of hot guys there?"

3)"I have 3 cars, 2 bikes, and I am a personal trainer." - "Interesting (check out person)...so what was your name again?"

by CMurder June 27, 2006

interest

the cost of borrowing money.

"the interest on the national debt alone is abhorrent."

by James November 17, 2003

interesting

An overused word which says nothing at all and belittles conversation.

"I'm planning to jump off a building"
"Interesting"

by Turby April 29, 2005