In"ter*est*ed
(&ibreve;n"t&etilde;r*&ebreve;st*&ebreve;d), a.
[See Interest, v. t.]
1. Having the attention engaged; having
emotion or passion excited; as, an interested
listener.
2. Having an interest; concerned in a cause
or in consequences; liable to be affected or prejudiced; as, an
interested witness.