interested adjective
[more interested; most interested] 1 a : wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something
▪ The listeners were all greatly/very interested in the lecture. ▪ students who are interested in archaeology ▪ I'd be interested to learn more about his background. ▪ I'm interested to hear what you have to say. ▪ I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.
b : having the desire to do or have something
▪ Are you interested in playing tennis? [=would you like to play tennis?] ▪ Would you be interested in another cup of coffee? [=would you like another cup of coffee?] ▪ I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested. 2 : having a direct or personal involvement in something
▪ The plan will have to be approved by all interested parties.
▪ The listeners were all greatly/very interested in the lecture. ▪ students who are interested in archaeology ▪ I'd be interested to learn more about his background. ▪ I'm interested to hear what you have to say. ▪ I was very interested to learn that she had once lived in California.
b : having the desire to do or have something
▪ Are you interested in playing tennis? [=would you like to play tennis?] ▪ Would you be interested in another cup of coffee? [=would you like another cup of coffee?] ▪ I asked him if he wanted to play tennis, but he said he wasn't interested.
▪ The plan will have to be approved by all interested parties.
