engrossment

noun

in-ˈgrō-smənt How to pronounce engrossment (audio)
Definition of engrossmentnext
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something my engrossment in the video game made me lose track of time

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Recent Examples of engrossment As glamorous contestants prepared for the annual Miss Universe Pageant, and competed for their countries on an international stage in the sport of beauty, a few notable changes were made to the competition that have garnered global engrossment. — Essence, 21 Nov. 2025 Simply through Burnley’s engrossment with Rogers, Villa had a two-vs-two on the other two centre-backs. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 Humanity's engrossment with giant underwater creatures has spawned an entire subgenre of books and movies. — Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 5 Aug. 2023 Mixed and even negative opinions can serve as control rods for the fission of overly pious engrossment. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2021 Religion reminded a commercially minded people about the things of the spirit and prevented them from succumbing to an excessive engrossment in material things. — Daniel J. Mahoney, National Review, 23 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossment
  1. immersion
  2. attention
  3. concentration
Noun
  • Guerra cited the new Milan Galleria retail and hospitality project unveiled in September, a multi-floor experience of fashion, food and culture, offering a full immersion into Prada’s world, including the Pradasphere permanent exhibition.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Co-owner Nadja Mumelter leads regular forest bathing sessions, guiding guests through a mindful immersion into nature.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immersion
Noun
  • The Sun enters your 12th House, drawing your attention toward rest, reflection, privacy, unfinished matters, and everything easier to hear when the outside world becomes less demanding.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • If they really can’t be bothered to show some respect then we shouldn’t be bothered enough to give them our attention and money.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Geneva — Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centuries, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of concentration

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“Engrossment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossment. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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