engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ 

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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive

an engaging smile

engagingly

in-ˈgā-jiŋ-lē 

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adverb

Synonyms of engaging

• appealing
• charismatic
• attractive
• charming
• fascinating

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Inside the center – home to the Fila Museum and its extensive historical archives (including footwear, apparel, and documents) – the layout offers an immersive and engaging experience. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting. —Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025

By combining clear visuals, immersive sound, and interactive features, the AEKE K1 aims to make workouts feel more engaging and focused. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

The production journey has involved balancing the original promise of the short film while creating an engaging genre piece. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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