engrossing
adjective
en·gross·ing
in-ˈgrō-siŋ 
en-
: taking up the attention completely : absorbing
Examples of engrossing in a Sentence
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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With yet another refresh of the original Halo reportedly looming on the horizon, the franchise may never be as engrossing as Reach's tale of defying impossible odds again.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
So here are some books to consider replacing a few of the more engrossing habits that are vying perennially for our attention.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
After nabbing a backstage invite to Oliver’s show later that night, the film sets an engrossing trap: Is Matthew an overeager fan or something more sinister?
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
So here are some books to consider replacing a few of the more engrossing habits that are vying perennially for our attention.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
After nabbing a backstage invite to Oliver’s show later that night, the film sets an engrossing trap: Is Matthew an overeager fan or something more sinister?
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for engrossing
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrossing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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