ENGAGING Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

engaging 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈgā-jiŋ

as in appealing

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe

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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

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engaging

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verb

present participle of engage

as in intriguing

to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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as in facing

to enter into contest or conflict with the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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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

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reneging

as in employing

to provide with a paying job the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

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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

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Recent Examples of engaging

Adjective

This engaging crowdpleaser first wowed audiences on the fall festival circuit and now hits theaters. —

Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 May 2026 Dior and Fendi similarly leaned into bags that balance familiarity with novelty — a critical formula in today’s accessories market, where consumers increasingly want investment pieces that still feel emotionally engaging and visually distinctive. —

Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

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This tension was squarely at the center of a recent webinar hosted by Andrew Jones, Executive Director of Climate Interactive, where I was invited to speak on engaging professionals on climate discussion in an increasingly warmer world. —

Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Local authorities and partners must immediately expand their Ebola response beyond the health sector, engaging community leaders, local government, education, agriculture, security, and humanitarian actors as equal partners in surveillance, prevention, and communication. —

Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026