Synonyms of engrossed

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adjective

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something

I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immersed
• focused
• absorbed
• interested
• enthralled
• engaged
• rapt
• attentive
• observant
• focussed
• all ears
• intent
• intrigued
• deep
• involved
• hypnotized
• watchful
• conscious
• mesmerized
• wide-awake
• alive
• alert
• open-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distracted
• absent
• inattentive
• abstracted
• unfocused
• oblivious
• absentminded
• preoccupied
• unabsorbed
• lost
• remote
• dreamy
• unfocussed
• foggy
• hazy
• disinterested
• uninterested
• apathetic
• inobservant
• daydreaming
• faraway

engrossed

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verb

past tense of engross

as in interested

to hold the attention of

a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• intrigued
• immersed
• occupied
• fascinated
• involved
• busied
• gripped
• engaged
• attracted
• enthralled
• absorbed
• distracted
• enwrapped
• preoccupied
• enchanted
• bemused
• captivated
• obsessed
• caught up
• mesmerized
• charmed
• caught one's eye
• hypnotized
• allured
• bewitched
• beguiled
• monopolized
• hogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled