Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & p. p.) of Interest. 2. (v. t.) Having the attention engaged; having emotion or passion excited; as, an interested listener. 3. (v. t.) Having an interest; concerned in a cause or in consequences; liable to be affected or prejudiced; as, an interested witness.

Multi-Version Concordance Interested (4 Occurrences) Luke 19:48 But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words. (BBE) Acts 19:38 If, however, Demetrius and the mechanics who support his contention have a grievance against any one, there are Assize-days and there are Proconsuls: let the persons interested accuse one another. (WEY) 2 Corinthians 8:17 For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart. (BBE) Isaiah 5:12 And corded instruments and wind-instruments and wine are in their feasts: but they give no thought to the work of the Lord, and they are not interested in what his hands are doing. (BBE)