— interestedly , adv. — interestedness , n.
/in"teuhr euh stid, -treuh stid, -teuh res'tid/ , adj.
1. having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
2. having the attention or curiosity engaged: an interested spectator.
3. characterized by a feeling of interest.
4. influenced by personal or selfish motives: an interested witness.
5. participating; having an interest or share; having money involved.
[ 1655-65; INTEREST + -ED 3 or -ED 2 ]