engrossing
adjective
en·gross·ing
in-ˈgrō-siŋ 
en-
: taking up the attention completely : absorbing
Examples of engrossing in a Sentence
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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Mercy, her new novel, is equally effortless, empathetic, engrossing.
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Jane Ciabattari
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
After nabbing a backstage invite to Oliver’s show later that night, the film sets an engrossing trap: Is Matthew an overeager fan or something more sinister?
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
While the climax sputters a bit, the rest is taut and engrossing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Jane Ciabattari
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
After nabbing a backstage invite to Oliver’s show later that night, the film sets an engrossing trap: Is Matthew an overeager fan or something more sinister?
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
While the climax sputters a bit, the rest is taut and engrossing.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for engrossing
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrossing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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