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

Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 For years, Overland Park has been working on a long-range plan to transform Central Overland Park into a more walkable, vibrant and engaging space for residents, workers and visitors. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Brittin is engaging regularly with Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 High-energy lasers are particularly suited to engaging certain short-range aerial threats, including small drones and drone swarms. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging

Adjective

The therapist suggested that losing curiosity about a partner can sometimes make attention from someone outside the relationship particularly appealing.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Houmt Souk, Tunisia Djerba — the largest island in North Africa — offers an appealing alternative to the archaeological sites and desert landscapes elsewhere in Tunisia.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

Disappointingly, her screenplay proceeds to unfold in a procession of frustrating get-outs and compromises, repeatedly choosing the least interesting or challenging direction to take this would-be throuple.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
This would provide some interesting tactical options for the Navy, especially for conflicts with rivals, like China.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

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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Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
City Hall said Monday's announcement came in response to the retirement of an officer facing internal disciplinary charges over the death of 19-year-old Win Rozario, who was fatally shot by officers in 2024 during a mental health crisis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of facing

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Meanwhile, rental services such as Rent the Runway and Nuuly are seen as a cost-effective bridge option for consumers who are changing sizes every few months without committing to new retail purchases.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Porter's value grows by the game with the rest of the defensive backs mostly unable to break up passes without committing penalties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of committing

Verb

About 20 years ago, Hazleton passed the controversial Illegal Immigration Relief Act, which withheld permits from businesses employing undocumented immigrants and fined landlords who rented to them.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
The new mountaineering movies are delirious vicarious cinema, employing technological means and a filmmaking bravado that comes with them that would have been unimaginable three or four decades ago.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of employing

Verb

The company began ramping up manufacturing and hiring earlier this year.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Hospitals bolster their side by hiring risk adjustment specialists and employing AI tools, while health insurers hire payment integrity specialists and employ different AI tools.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiring

Adjective

Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The biopic centers on charismatic auto industry executive Sergio Marchionne, played by Pierfrancesco Favino, who saved Fiat from the brink of bankruptcy.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026