engrossing

adjective

en·​gross·​ing in-ˈgrō-siŋ How to pronounce engrossing (audio)
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Synonyms of engrossingnext
: taking up the attention completely : absorbing
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in-ˈgrō-siŋ-lē How to pronounce engrossing (audio)
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adverb

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an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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The most engrossing aspect of the relationship is that it’s maintained tension. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2026 Crack into a can of craft beer, gaze at the wall plastered with polaroids of smiling patrons, and tuck into an engrossing read on one of the tweed armchairs. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 Lunch on a Beam is part personal journey, part social history, and wholly engrossing. — Air Mail, 20 June 2026 As with all momentous championship football games, there was the sudden engrossing sound of an aircraft flying overhead during the anthem. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engrossing

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of engrossing was in 1749

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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrossing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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