Synonyms of engaging

engaging 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈgā-jiŋ 

1

as in appealing

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract

movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appealing
• charismatic
• attractive
• charming
• fascinating
• enchanting
• seductive
• interesting
• alluring
• entrancing
• magnetic
• exciting
• captivating
• intriguing
• tempting
• absorbing
• glamourous
• glamorous
• bewitching
• engrossing
• luring
• gripping
• fetching
• enthralling
• riveting
• elfin
• enticing
• hypnotic
• haunting
• tantalizing
• delightful
• pleasant
• pleasing
• arresting
• hypnotizing
• galvanic
• spellbinding
• mesmerizing
• inviting
• winning
• titillating
• beckoning
• darling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• repugnant
• revolting
• repellent
• boring
• tedious
• tiresome
• repelling
• irksome
• wearisome
• offensive
• obnoxious
• repellant
• shocking
• unalluring
• appalling
• awful
• distasteful
• loathsome
• abhorrent
• horrible
• odious
• sickening
• horrid
• invidious
• abominable
• nauseating
• hideous
• horrendous
• flat
• dull
• monotonous
• noisome
• drab
• pedestrian
• ponderous
• leaden
• humdrum
• dreary
• jading

2

as in interesting

holding the attention or provoking interest

a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• intriguing
• fascinating
• absorbing
• exciting
• gripping
• provocative
• involving
• engrossing
• enthralling
• riveting
• entertaining
• consuming
• inspiring
• arresting
• amusing
• immersing
• amazing
• attractive
• enchanting
• stimulating
• thrilling
• exhilarating
• charming
• electrifying
• unusual
• electric
• breathtaking
• striking
• rousing
• tantalizing
• alluring
• showy
• stirring
• galvanizing
• captivating
• emphatic
• bewitching
• astonishing
• wonderful
• surprising
• marvellous
• curious
• spellbinding
• eventful
• hypnotizing
• wondrous
• mesmerizing
• splashy
• astounding
• marvelous
• odd
• weird
• eye-opening
• fabulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• boring
• tedious
• heavy
• uninteresting
• dull
• monotonous
• drab
• tiresome
• wearisome
• tiring
• sterile
• unexciting
• discouraging
• wearying
• pedestrian
• humdrum
• dreary
• pedantic
• demoralizing
• operose
• dispiriting
• disheartening

engaging

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verb

present participle of engage

1

as in intriguing

to hold the attention of

the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• intriguing
• immersing
• fascinating
• occupying
• involving
• gripping
• attracting
• engrossing
• busying
• absorbing
• enthralling
• enchanting
• distracting
• captivating
• bemusing
• enwrapping
• charming
• preoccupying
• mesmerizing
• catching up
• alluring
• catching one's eye
• bewitching
• hypnotizing
• obsessing
• beguiling
• monopolizing
• hogging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• jading
• palling

2

as in facing

to enter into contest or conflict with

the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facing
• encountering
• meeting
• fighting
• battling
• taking on
• opposing
• emulating
• contending
• rivaling
• rivalling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escaping
• evading
• retreating
• eluding

3

as in committing

to obligate by prior agreement

we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committing
• pledging
• mortgaging
• promising
• trothing
• vowing
• swearing
• enlisting
• enrolling
• affiancing
• contracting
• signing on
• betrothing
• plighting
• signing up
• overcommitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reneging

4

as in employing

to provide with a paying job

the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employing
• recruiting
• hiring
• retaining
• paying
• placing
• enlisting
• signing (up or on)
• assuming
• taking on
• feeing
• laying on
• re-engaging
• promoting
• partnering
• reengaging
• jobbing
• rehiring
• contracting
• subcontracting
• re-employing
• reemploying
• upgrading
• apprenticing
• advancing
• keeping (on)
• scouting
• headhunting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissing
• firing
• discharging
• sacking
• canning
• laying off
• axing
• locking out
• furloughing

5

as in hiring

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiring
• renting
• leasing
• chartering
• checking out
• arranging (for)
• contracting (for)
• ordering
• subletting
• reserving
• subleasing
• booking
• signing up (for)
• bespeaking

Examples of engaging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

However, some toys are designed to boost your child's learning in natural and engaging ways, from teaching them shapes to introducing the fundamentals of music to expanding their vocabulary. —Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 12 Oct. 2024

Sound quality Sound quality is crucial for an engaging workout experience. —Jordan Galloway, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024

Visiting the Port Isabel Lighthouse helped remove some of my creative blocks, as new and engaging experiences often do. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024

Using breakout rooms for virtual sessions or finding intentional ways to gather in person can make learning more accessible and engaging. 3. —Dave Barnett, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024