Feeling "Interested" - Flashcard Set (with images)
Interested
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: 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.
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Sensitive
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: easily upset by the things that people think or say about you
a moody, sensitive teenager
He acts like a tough guy, but he’s really very sensitive to criticism.
She’s painfully/overly sensitive about her looks. [=she cares very/too much about what people say or think about her looks]
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Intrigued
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: to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested
Your idea intrigues me.
She was intrigued with/by what he had to say.
: to make secret plans — usually + against
They were arrested for intriguing against the government.
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Allured
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: to entice by charm or attraction
I had been fool enough to allow myself to be so quickly allured by her charms …
—Anthony Trollope
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Intimate
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: having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly
an intimate acquaintance
They remained intimate friends throughout their lives.
We have an intimate friendship with our neighbors. = We are on intimate terms with our neighbors. [=we are very close friends with our neighbors]
: very personal or private
Intimate thoughts/feelings
Intimate secrets
Sharing an intimate moment
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Attracted
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: to cause (a particular reaction) : to get or create (attention, notice, interest, etc.)
The trial is attracting a lot of attention.
Her comment attracted criticism.
The bird uses its call to attract the attention of a mate.
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Creative
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: having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas
He was more creative [=imaginative] than the other students.
She’s a very creative person.
She has one of the most creative minds in the business.
A burst of creative energy [=energy that you use to make or think of new things]
They’ve come up with some creative new ways to make money.
A creative solution to a difficult problem
creative thinking
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Curious
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: having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.
They were curious to find out who won the game.
We’re curious about why you never called us.
The curious [=inquisitive] reader can find more information in the back of the book.
I’m curious to know more about her.
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Playful
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: happy and full of energy : eager to play
She’s an old dog, but she’s still very playful.
playful kittens
: showing that you are having fun and not being serious
He had a playful expression on his face.
A playful tone of voice
You’re certainly in a playful mood!
She gave him a light playful slap on the knee.
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Responsive
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: quick to react or respond
The store is very responsive to the needs of its customers.
A car with responsive steering [=steering that works quickly when you move the steering wheel]
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Receptive
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: willing to listen to or accept ideas, suggestions, etc.
I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience.
He was receptive to the idea of going back to school.
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Beguiled
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: to trick or deceive (someone)
She was cunning enough to beguile her classmates into doing the work for her.
They were beguiled into thinking they’d heard the whole story.
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Fascinated
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: to cause (someone) to be very interested in something or someone
His strange behavior fascinated the children. = He fascinated the children with his strange behavior.
Her paintings fascinate me. = I’m fascinated by/with her paintings.
a question that fascinates both biologists and anthropologists
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Enticed
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: to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc.
The store hopes to entice [=tempt, lure] shoppers with attractive window displays.
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Drawn
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: to cause (attention) to be given to someone or something
The case has drawn attention to the fact that many athletes never graduate.
I would like to draw your attention to the third line.
He didn’t want to draw attention to himself. [=he did not want to cause people to notice him]
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Attentive
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: thinking about or watching something carefully : paying careful attention to something
Attentive [=observant] readers might notice some mistakes in the book.
an attentive audience
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Romantic
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: making someone think of love : suitable for romance
A romantic sunset/dinner/song
: thinking about love and doing and saying things to show that you love someone
Why can’t you be more romantic?
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Infatuated
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: filled with foolish or very strong love or admiration
He was infatuated with his teacher.
She became infatuated with the charms of city life.
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Captivated
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: to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.
The play has been captivating audiences for years.
— often used as (be) captivated
We were captivated by her beauty.
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Engaged
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: busy with some activity
He is engaged in research. = (Brit) He is engaged on research.
He won’t be able to attend because he’s otherwise engaged. [=he is busy doing something else]
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Inspired
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: very good or clever
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
an inspired guess
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Thoughtful
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: serious and quiet because you are thinking
She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
He looked thoughtful for a moment.
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Feisty
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: not afraid to fight or argue : very lively and aggressive
The novel features a feisty heroine.
Even her opponents admire her feisty spirit.
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Inquisitive
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: tending to ask questions : having a desire to know or learn more
She was very inquisitive [=curious] as a child.
an inquisitive mind
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