as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
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 engrossing
James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Dynamic action scenes also compliment Ji-an’s surprising discoveries throughout this pulpy and engrossing crime thriller.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
So here are some books to consider replacing a few of the more engrossing habits that are vying perennially for our attention.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
The first section is reasonably tense and engrossing.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Honestly, every second of this video is engrossing, entertaining, and educational.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Dynamic action scenes also compliment Ji-an’s surprising discoveries throughout this pulpy and engrossing crime thriller.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossing
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Tessa Thompson has nothing but love and some, uh, interesting descriptors for her Thor costar Chris Hemsworth.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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While watching parrot fish glide by the glass of the 250,000-gallon saltwater reef tank the Seaquarium has maintained for years, Martin said his team plans to build the kind of aquarium complex that will be interesting enough to justify visitors buying tickets just to see it.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Charlotte also has some intriguing young wing talent to build around with smooth small forward Brandon Miller, who missed most of last season with a wrist injury, and the fourth pick in the 2025 draft, Kon Knueppel.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The off-road drone remains an intriguing idea rather than something drivers will see soon.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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This room combines different patterns in a similar color palette for an engaging look with lots of depth.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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An engaging, fun-loving character, across several stints playing county cricket with Somerset, Renshaw enjoyed life as a commentator and public address announcer.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fancy a few nights by the water after immersing yourself in the hectic pace of Venice proper?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Buford spent years immersing himself in the world of British hooligan soccer syndicates.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just as fascinating are Poe’s burial and his reburial 26 years later, an exhumation that adds to his mystique, even if the raw particulars of that reburial do nothing to justify the urban legend of his living entombment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rivera’s writing is well worth experiencing, and what’s on stage at Penumbra is an imaginative and deeply absorbing staging, which, despite its darkness, offers a sense of hope and faith in humanity.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fast-absorbing and never greasy, the oil should be applied like a leave-in treatment on damp or dry hair before styling.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossing. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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