Adjective

(en adjective)

Full of ardor; fervent, passionate.

* 1956 — , The City and the Stars , p 43

This ardent exploration, absorbing all his energy and interest, made him forget for the moment the mystery of his heritage and the anomaly that cut him off from all his fellows.

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Burning; glowing; shining.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Having or showing interest.

I'm very interested in going to see that play.

Motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.

* 1817 , (Walter Scott), Rob Roy :

they impressed my youthful mind with a sincere aversion to the northern inhabitants of Britain, as a people bloodthirsty in time of war, treacherous during truce, interested , selfish, avaricious, and tricky in the business of peaceful life, and having few good qualities [...].

Owning a share of a company.