engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ How to pronounce engaging (audio)
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Synonyms of engagingnext
: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
engagingly adverb

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
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Rivals provide more engaging driving dynamics, but the Envista isn't designed to be thrilling. Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Kelly Clarkson has certainly earned her place as the queen of daytime talk shows, thanks to her standout guests and engaging conversations. Sarah Dimuro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Having navigated professional and personal challenges, which may include raising a family, adult students challenge the status quo, which can contribute to more engaging and more nuanced classroom discussions. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 The Bernina Express was ranked Europe’s most beautiful train journey for its visually engaging scenery and dramatic landscape changes. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of engaging was in 1673

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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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engaging

adjective
en·​gag·​ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ
: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive
engagingly adverb

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