engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ How to pronounce engaging (audio)
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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
engagingly adverb

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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In Challenger, Adam Higginbotham answers those questions thoroughly in an engaging narrative. Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024 As for Fred Rococo, well, there has never been a sage/wizard/sybil as engaging as he. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 Shopping for the perfect cashmere item should be an engaging experience as the style, color and cut of the item vary greatly. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024 Use this space to provide an engaging overview of your career, skills, and aspirations, while ensuring the gap doesn’t become the focal point. Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for engaging 

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of engaging was in 1673

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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

engaging

adjective
en·​gag·​ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ
: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive
engagingly adverb

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