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en·gross·ing | \ in-ˈgrō-siŋ 
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, en- \Definition of engrossing
: taking up the attention completely : absorbing
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engrossingly \ in-ˈgrō-siŋ-lē , en- \ adverb
, en- \ adverbSynonyms & Antonyms for engrossing
Synonyms
- absorbing,
- arresting,
- consuming,
- engaging,
- enthralling,
- fascinating,
- gripping,
- immersing,
- interesting,
- intriguing,
- involving,
- riveting
Antonyms
- boring,
- drab,
- dry,
- dull,
- heavy,
- monotonous,
- tedious,
- uninteresting
Examples of engrossing in a Sentence
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
Recent Examples on the Web Why not build an avian habitat in your house with this engrossing and educational game for one to five players ages 10 and up?
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Popular Science, "Adventurous board games that take you to another world," 30 June 2020 If her debut Lush Money was exhilarating and heartfelt, Hate Crush is even more engrossing, an irresistibly fine wine that offers a bouquet of spice and surprise worth savoring.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Hot Stuff: June romances embrace the inherent sexiness of faking it," 30 June 2020 Technology did not get in the way of a rather more engrossing game at the Etihad Stadium as second-place City emerged 3-0 winners -- against the backdrop of a Manchester downpour -- thanks to goals from Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden.
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Glen Levy, CNN, "Premier League players take a knee -- and make a stand," 17 June 2020 The Witcher is an engrossing, story-heavy sword-slashing game set in an elaborate fantasy world where monsters have invaded our dimension.
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Whitson Gordon, NBC News, "Why I usually don't buy brand new video games — and the ones I did," 11 June 2020 One of the series’ most engrossing stories is that of Buddy Uno, a Japanese-American who anticipated that the Second World War would be a tragic one for his community.
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Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, "A New History of Being Asian-American," 14 May 2020 To create the feeling of calm and contentment, concentrate on a creative idea, an engrossing craft or an entertaining pastime.
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oregonlive, "Horoscope for May 8, 2020: Cancer, dare to use your imagination; Libra, focus on earning your keep," 8 May 2020 Hari Sama’s coming-of-age drama strikes a lot of familiar notes while remaining engrossing and compassionate in the details.
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "To be young and rebellious in Mexico City in 1986," 28 Aug. 2019 Cannucciari, who died in 2013, is a likable and engrossing host.
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Los Angeles Times, "Food YouTube is the best YouTube: 6 channels to watch while you’re cooped up," 23 Apr. 2020
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