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

• 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

This puzzle book provides hours of engaging activities that don't require batteries or Wi-Fi. —Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025

They are designed to shoot multiple streams of water in various directions, entertaining and engaging babies. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025

The announcement comes a year after the two met in Mexico City for an engaging conversation on their careers and respective journeys in music. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025

Wil is one of the most earnest, engaging and entertaining players to have played for the Padres in at least the past decade. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 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