as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossing
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The engrossing camerawork by cinematographer Kevin Stiller, who plunged eye-level to a battle inside a high school cafeteria, gave Dimension 20, well, dimension, according to Mulligan.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
In an engrossing narrative for Bicycling, Kim Cross recounts the incredible journeys of a few of these women who shepherded a movement and fought for women’s freedoms in the country.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
But the rabid fans were left disappointed as Lahore’s temperamental weather spoiled the party and ended what had been an engrossing match.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The engrossing camerawork by cinematographer Kevin Stiller, who plunged eye-level to a battle inside a high school cafeteria, gave Dimension 20, well, dimension, according to Mulligan.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
An engrossing book by a talent lost too young.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
In an engrossing narrative for Bicycling, Kim Cross recounts the incredible journeys of a few of these women who shepherded a movement and fought for women’s freedoms in the country.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossing
Adjective
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Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Affinity Missions, Chronicles X’s term for a type of side quest that’s more story-rich than others, are the most interesting, and where the rest of the story unfolds between each chapter.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no arguing that it’s led to some intriguing releases, from the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot (which just so happened to feature a guest spot from Vogue Runway’s very own fashion news editor, José Criales-Unzueta, thank you very much) to the upcoming Freakier Friday.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Phillies have an outstanding starting staff, which includes: Zack Wheeler-RHP-Age 34 Christopher Sanchez-LHP-Age 28 Aaron Nola-RHP-Age 31 Ranger Suarez-LHP-Age 29 Jesus Luzardo-LHP-Age 27 The intriguing Luzardo came to the Phillies in a trade with the Miami Marlins.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Use clear, relatable language, personalize the insights and structure the information with a clear flow, which makes the data more engaging and easier to understand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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His engaging and intimate biography provides a full picture of the woman unfairly accused of breaking up the Beatles, highlighting her long, provocative career as an avant-garde artist.—
Staff,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jackson Hole neighbors Grand Teton National Park, where experienced adventurers have been immersing themselves in nature for decades.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are no heroes here, just Kidman fully immersing herself in a character for whom every action is an attack, for whom every word is a wheeze, and for whom every movement looks labored.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Each episode of the series was filmed as one continuous shot, which was a fascinating creative choice.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Join us for this fascinating discussion. Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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See what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the past, when people enjoyed a movie, their interaction would be passive, pretty much absorbing and watching a film like Anora.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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