as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossed
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Rachel became engrossed in Facebook videos of other moms who were documenting their families’ self-deportation process and describing their relief to be out of the United States.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The dancers appear free of themselves and the world, utterly engrossed in music and dance in a way that is generous and fully alive.
—Jennifer Homans, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She's currently engrossed in a debate—between herself and herself—about what her dress should look like.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of a carefully handwritten piece of parchment (what’s known as an engrossed copy), this variant is one of the few surviving broadside editions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon news of Short’s death, the case made major headlines, and the media became engrossed in coverage of the investigation.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Her children and their cousins scampered about, while the adults were deeply engrossed in conversation.
—Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025
Set in rural New England, The Lonely Woman follows a woman whose first love died in a mountain tunnel, and becomes engrossed in a new disappearance.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
What matters, after all, is that feeling of being engrossed in a good story.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Sitting on the dais between her husband and pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first lady appears to be engrossed in conversation.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
What engrossed him and his team was the Alto’s graphical display, which was destined to make the text-only displays of contemporary computers obsolete.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Don’t listen to your favorite podcast or get engrossed in conversation.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For Dallas’ Black community in the late 1950s through the 1960s, the Forest Theater was the place to see and be seen, recalls Shirley Rhodes, an 80-year-old South Dallas native who spent Saturdays there during her childhood while engrossed in the cinematic offerings.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
When not engrossed in their studies, preppy students also embrace the outdoors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
At the center of it all, perfectly aligned with the flags, columns, architraves, and pediments, was the engrossed Declaration in its altar, surmounted by a bronze eagle.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Rachel became engrossed in Facebook videos of other moms who were documenting their families’ self-deportation process and describing their relief to be out of the United States.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The dancers appear free of themselves and the world, utterly engrossed in music and dance in a way that is generous and fully alive.
—Jennifer Homans, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
She's currently engrossed in a debate—between herself and herself—about what her dress should look like.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead of a carefully handwritten piece of parchment (what’s known as an engrossed copy), this variant is one of the few surviving broadside editions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Upon news of Short’s death, the case made major headlines, and the media became engrossed in coverage of the investigation.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Her children and their cousins scampered about, while the adults were deeply engrossed in conversation.
—Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025
Set in rural New England, The Lonely Woman follows a woman whose first love died in a mountain tunnel, and becomes engrossed in a new disappearance.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
If a potential friend is engrossed with a particular podcast or TV show, take their bid and check it out.
—Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
What matters, after all, is that feeling of being engrossed in a good story.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Sitting on the dais between her husband and pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the first lady appears to be engrossed in conversation.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
What engrossed him and his team was the Alto’s graphical display, which was destined to make the text-only displays of contemporary computers obsolete.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Don’t listen to your favorite podcast or get engrossed in conversation.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
For Dallas’ Black community in the late 1950s through the 1960s, the Forest Theater was the place to see and be seen, recalls Shirley Rhodes, an 80-year-old South Dallas native who spent Saturdays there during her childhood while engrossed in the cinematic offerings.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
When not engrossed in their studies, preppy students also embrace the outdoors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossed
Adjective
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Patrick Vieira was 24 years old and totally immersed in his career, a midfield colossus with Arsenal and a World Cup winner with France, when the call of Africa became overwhelming.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
Verb
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What interested me about Ripley, on the other hand, was the idea of a person who isn’t quite whole, a fake and a forger, a chameleon who insinuates himself into situations, with appalling consequences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Nov. 2025
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The only role that never interested the actress was wife.—
Julie Jordan,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For travelers who want a quieter, more focused experience, Sewall House in Island Falls, Maine, is a family-run yoga retreat open May through October.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Her advice is to stay focused on long-term strategy.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Condé Nast Traveler team was particularly intrigued by the film's locations, which range from New York to the Dominican Republic.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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He was intrigued by the title and took it home.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As the name implies, these sensors are designed to detect whether the room is occupied.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Settlers may have been inspired to new forms of play by their encounters with members of the Wampanoag Nation, who had occupied coastal Massachusetts for some 12,000 years.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Verb
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By the time Jackie arrived at Buckingham Palace for her first meeting with the Queen in June 1961 during her husband's presidency, she had long been fascinated by royalty.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Harron had discovered Solanas while working on a documentary about Warhol’s world, and was fascinated by her story.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
Verb
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However much Trump was personally involved in shaping these national-security documents, there’s little doubt that the 2025 version sounds a lot more like the man himself than the 2017 iteration.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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One example involved a carton of Lucerne eggs, a private-label brand sold widely at Safeway and Albertsons stores in Arizona.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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