adj. 25B6; adjective
an interested crowd : ATTENTIVE, intent, absorbed, engrossed, fascinated, riveted, gripped, captivated, rapt, agog; intrigued, inquisitive, curious; keen, eager; informal all ears, nosy, snoopy.
the government consulted with interested bodies : CONCERNED, involved, affected, connected, related.
no interested party can judge the contest : PARTISAN, partial, biased, prejudiced, one-sided, preferential.