ENGAGING Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

engaging 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

engaging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of engage

as in intriguing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in facing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of engaging

Adjective

That’s largely because the Bo storyline is so much less engaging, thus far, than the weekly plots. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 These capabilities can save time and create more engaging learning experiences. — Muhammad Affan Habib, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

Calandrelli is an engineer, author and television host whose career has focused on making complex scientific concepts engaging and accessible. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 But according to Sorey, the creators also insisted that vertical microdramas can feel just as engaging whether they’re watched on a phone with earbuds in or on a television screen. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging

Adjective

Now in its third modern iteration, the Carrera T occupies a uniquely appealing space within the 911 family.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Users do complain that bet365 is not the most visually appealing app and has too much text on the screen.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

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

Verb

Building this life is the gargantuan task facing people looking to fix the role of technology in their lives.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
This is a kitchen table, existential economic issue that is facing Arizonans.

— Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of facing

Verb

Moore has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing war crimes, but hasn’t called the violence in Gaza a genocide.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
In August 2021, Qatar signed another agreement committing $40 million to a cash assistance program that would give nearly 100,000 Palestinian households $100 per month for four months.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of committing

Verb

But while many data center projects have run aground, others are still getting built — and the companies behind them are employing experts like Nicole Thomas to smooth the way.

— Dustin DeSoto, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
Plus, data centers aren’t acting with haste or employing new innovations.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of employing

Verb

Bailey and Michael have been federally indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with allegations involving the hiring process.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
When spending drops, prices and wages don't quickly and flexibly adjust to keep people buying and businesses hiring.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiring

Adjective

In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
But the appointment of the 69-year-old Tagle, a charismatic figure previously tipped as a possible pope, was an important piece of housekeeping.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026