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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Honda says these changes make the Civic Si—still the only car in its class offered solely with a manual transmission—its most engaging version yet, aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 This touring exhibition offers an engaging immersion into Goodall’s camps and other study sites. Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025 The process of sitting became vitally important to Bella, as did proving herself an engaging enough companion. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Velasco was advised that the best way to get students' attention was to make class interactive and engaging. Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 7 Sep. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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engaging

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

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