ENGAGING Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈgā-jiŋ

Definition of engaging

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

The 2010s produced far more watchable, engaging Test cricket than the run-laden 2000s, thanks in no small part to a shift in pitch preparation. — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Qualley, who keeps getting better with each role, makes for an engaging companion for Hig, both not ready to give up on life. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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Rivera has done a good job engaging alumni and raising money in his two years as general manager and Lupoi has energized the fan base with his string recruiting since being hired in December. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 For all these companies, retaining and engaging employees is mission-critical for business success. — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging

Adjective

And, fortuitously for would-be sponsors, something happened in tennis that made these arrangements even more appealing.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Amy and Rosie are intensely appealing women, yet their lives with men have been a washout.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of appealing

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The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of intriguing

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Chancellor Julio Frenk announced the move Monday afternoon in an email to the UCLA community, framing the change around the financial challenges facing an athletic department trying to adapt to a rapidly changing college sports landscape.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
From a retail perspective, Bryan Gildenberg, managing director of Retail Cities, pointed to the changing competitive landscape facing Shein.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of facing

Verb

The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Almost all of the gains came from big business, with companies employing 500 or more workers adding 34,000 while those with fewer than 50 employees rose by 3,000.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of employing

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Cover letters that make clear the candidate understands the role can help hiring managers decide between similarly qualified candidates.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Call The Pros Finally, if all else fails, hiring a pest control service can be a great way to get the pigeon situation under control for good.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiring

Adjective

So much so that a charismatic friend (Holly Sabiston) in Austin, Texas, put me in touch with another friend of hers, Laura Dunn, who was making a documentary film about Wendell and his vision.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Based on its trailer, Wild Horse Nine, which premieres in competition on September 3, seems to find McDonagh back in his sweet spot, helming a pitch-black comedy about two charismatic men wrestling with their dark pasts.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026