Synonyms of engaging

engaging 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈgā-jiŋ 

1

as in appealing

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract

movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appealing
• charismatic
• attractive
• charming
• fascinating
• enchanting
• seductive
• interesting
• alluring
• entrancing
• magnetic
• exciting
• captivating
• intriguing
• tempting
• absorbing
• glamorous
• bewitching
• engrossing
• luring
• gripping
• fetching
• enthralling
• riveting
• elfin
• enticing
• hypnotic
• haunting
• tantalizing
• delightful
• pleasant
• pleasing
• arresting
• hypnotizing
• galvanic
• spellbinding
• mesmerizing
• inviting
• winning
• titillating
• beckoning
• darling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• repugnant
• revolting
• repellent
• boring
• tedious
• tiresome
• repelling
• irksome
• wearisome
• offensive
• obnoxious
• shocking
• unalluring
• appalling
• awful
• distasteful
• loathsome
• abhorrent
• horrible
• odious
• sickening
• horrid
• invidious
• abominable
• nauseating
• hideous
• horrendous
• flat
• dull
• monotonous
• noisome
• drab
• pedestrian
• ponderous
• leaden
• humdrum
• dreary
• jading

2

as in interesting

holding the attention or provoking interest

a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• intriguing
• fascinating
• absorbing
• exciting
• gripping
• provocative
• involving
• engrossing
• enthralling
• riveting
• entertaining
• consuming
• inspiring
• arresting
• amusing
• immersing
• amazing
• attractive
• enchanting
• stimulating
• thrilling
• exhilarating
• charming
• electrifying
• unusual
• electric
• breathtaking
• striking
• rousing
• tantalizing
• alluring
• showy
• stirring
• galvanizing
• captivating
• emphatic
• bewitching
• astonishing
• wonderful
• surprising
• curious
• spellbinding
• eventful
• hypnotizing
• wondrous
• mesmerizing
• splashy
• astounding
• marvelous
• odd
• weird
• eye-opening
• fabulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• boring
• tedious
• heavy
• uninteresting
• dull
• monotonous
• drab
• tiresome
• wearisome
• tiring
• sterile
• unexciting
• discouraging
• wearying
• pedestrian
• humdrum
• dreary
• pedantic
• demoralizing
• operose
• dispiriting
• disheartening

engaging

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verb

present participle of engage

1

as in intriguing

to hold the attention of

the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interesting
• intriguing
• immersing
• fascinating
• occupying
• involving
• gripping
• attracting
• engrossing
• busying
• absorbing
• enthralling
• enchanting
• distracting
• captivating
• bemusing
• enwrapping
• charming
• preoccupying
• mesmerizing
• catching up
• alluring
• catching one's eye
• bewitching
• hypnotizing
• obsessing
• beguiling
• monopolizing
• hogging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• jading
• palling

2

as in facing

to enter into contest or conflict with

the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facing
• encountering
• meeting
• fighting
• battling
• taking on
• opposing
• emulating
• contending
• rivaling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escaping
• evading
• retreating
• eluding

3

as in committing

to obligate by prior agreement

we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• committing
• pledging
• mortgaging
• promising
• trothing
• vowing
• swearing
• enlisting
• enrolling
• affiancing
• contracting
• signing on
• betrothing
• plighting
• signing up
• overcommitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reneging

4

as in employing

to provide with a paying job

the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employing
• hiring
• recruiting
• retaining
• paying
• placing
• enlisting
• signing (up or on)
• assuming
• taking on
• feeing
• laying on
• promoting
• partnering
• reengaging
• jobbing
• contracting
• subcontracting
• upgrading
• reemploying
• rehiring
• advancing
• keeping (on)
• scouting
• apprenticing
• headhunting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissing
• firing
• discharging
• sacking
• canning
• laying off
• axing
• locking out
• furloughing

5

as in hiring

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiring
• renting
• leasing
• chartering
• checking out
• arranging (for)
• contracting (for)
• ordering
• subletting
• reserving
• subleasing
• booking
• signing up (for)
• bespeaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engaging

Adjective

Combining two interventions—such as regular physical activity, following the MIND diet, or participating in socially engaging activities like spending time with peers—resulted in cognitive improvement at the end of the two-year period. — Kathleen Felton, Time, 21 July 2026

Technology and data will be central to understanding the customer better and offering a more personal, relevant and engaging experience. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Verb

Their work depends on engaging readers, earning trust, and finding meaning in lived experience. — Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Participants from other leagues shared similar experiences of Miller engaging only to solicit payments. — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026