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 

en-

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

But this engaging book does so much more. —Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2025

Railbookers partnered with excellent local tour operators whose guides were both knowledgeable and engaging, offering fascinating insights and insider tips throughout each experience. —Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025

While the other literati tackled heavy topics, Plimpton’s engaging, conversational prose goofed around on the fringes of pro sports. —Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025

But, no, just as Talamasca was starting to feel the slightest bit engaging, we’re reminded that Guy is and ever shall be our hero. —Lily Osler, Vulture, 24 Nov. 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