engaging

1 of 2

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ 

en-

: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive

an engaging smile

engagingly

in-ˈgā-jiŋ-lē 

en-

adverb

engaging

2 of 2

present participle of engage entry 1

Synonyms of engaging

Adjective

• appealing
• charismatic
• attractive
• charming
• fascinating

Examples of engaging in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Monet’s water lilies are a big draw, but the collection is overall smart and engaging. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

His autobiography is unquestionably one of the most vivid and engaging portraits of everyday life in the Ghetto at its peak—and this is a brilliant edition. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

The goal is to make the information clearer, more accessible, and more engaging for new motorists. — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1673, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for engaging

• rampaging
• ageing
• aging
• caging
• gaging
• gauging
• paging
• raging
• staging
• swaging
• waging
• disengaging

Kids Definition

engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing

in-ˈgā-jiŋ

: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive

engagingly adverb