engaging
adjective
en·gag·ing
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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
Examples of engaging in a Sentence
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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Despite engaging performances, though, the characters’ motivations don’t always ring true, leading to some frustrating and unconvincing plot developments.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
What makes all this so engaging is the knowledge that eventually, one side or the other will slip up and people will get hurt, and the confidence that Nemesis’s inner world is so vibrant that the fallout will just be as compelling as the lead-up.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 May 2026
In his free time, Sebastian also enjoys playing video games, which gives him a chance to relax and connect with others in a fun and engaging way.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Friday’s episode felt more engaging because Bayless set the tone.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
What makes all this so engaging is the knowledge that eventually, one side or the other will slip up and people will get hurt, and the confidence that Nemesis’s inner world is so vibrant that the fallout will just be as compelling as the lead-up.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 May 2026
In his free time, Sebastian also enjoys playing video games, which gives him a chance to relax and connect with others in a fun and engaging way.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Friday’s episode felt more engaging because Bayless set the tone.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for engaging
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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