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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The engaging concept pushed forward by Hotel Zed picked up speed from the get-go and Farmer gives a huge chunk of the credit to the loyal team. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 This also depends on how many people were in your group and how engaging and knowledgeable the guide was. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024 The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question. Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024 Carney said the crossovers have become particularly valuable as digital content platforms evolve from follower models to algorithms that promote whichever accounts post the most engaging content. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 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 10 Nov. 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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