engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ 

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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive

an engaging smile

engagingly

in-ˈgā-jiŋ-lē 

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adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Invest in these technologies to make shopping more accessible and engaging. —Gunjan Paliwal, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

And Isa Condo-Olvera is quite engaging and lovely of voice as the character who undergoes the show’s greatest transformation, lovestruck stepsister Gabrielle. —Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2024

That’s why sport is always going to be one of the most engaging forms of entertainment for people around the world. —Sean Gregory, TIME, 24 Nov. 2024

By taking a well-rounded approach to content creation and engaging with various influencers, brands can run campaigns that are more engaging and better targeted to achieve more impactful results. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing

in-ˈgā-jiŋ

: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive

engagingly adverb