engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ How to pronounce engaging (audio)
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: 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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Every chapter is loaded with arcane information delivered in an engaging style. Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 This can not only improve employees' health and well-being but also create a more engaging work environment. Sourabh Deorah, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Death is such a fun and funny character in the often dark and heavy fantasy series, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste plays her with an engaging warmth. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 Aug. 2025 Bretton Woods in Davis offers an engaging and vibrant lifestyle for today’s active 55+ community, thoughtfully designed to foster connection, creativity, and well-being. Brigitte Nowinski, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

engaging

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

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