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

The film transforms Homer's ancient epic from a mere assignment into a deeply engaging experience, offering crucial lessons for leaders on effective storytelling. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The [women’s] stories are undeniably engaging but in a world of very flashy content everywhere, the bar is so high for documentary making now. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 July 2026

Blending historical inspiration with imaginative storytelling, Watkins’ novel offers readers an engaging journey where suspense, family bonds, and personal resilience take center stage. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026

It’s created some engaging passing, but it’s largely loathed by the drivers. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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