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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Even the format of One Night in Idaho (Amazon) makes for a more engrossing viewership experience, and a cliffhanger looming over the end of each episode encourages binge-viewing.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
The lighting and effects were solid, the occasional narration was intriguing (and prompted crowd chanting!), and the choreography and theater of it all made for a fully engrossing experience.
—jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Blanche and Mitch’s heartbreaking flirtation in the play’s second act is the show’s most engrossing scene.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2025
The production is spearheaded by director Danya Taymor, fresh off her Tony win for Best Musical for The Outsiders, who keeps John Proctor moving at a steady clip — although its dialogue is so engrossing that its 105 minute runtime breezes by in the blink of a green light.
—EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
The lighting and effects were solid, the occasional narration was intriguing (and prompted crowd chanting!), and the choreography and theater of it all made for a fully engrossing experience.
—jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Blanche and Mitch’s heartbreaking flirtation in the play’s second act is the show’s most engrossing scene.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2025
The production is spearheaded by director Danya Taymor, fresh off her Tony win for Best Musical for The Outsiders, who keeps John Proctor moving at a steady clip — although its dialogue is so engrossing that its 105 minute runtime breezes by in the blink of a green light.
—EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrossing. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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