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adjective

in-ˈgrō-siŋ How to pronounce engrossing (audio)
Definition of engrossingnext
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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verb

present participle of engross
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
Adjective
In 2022, the author of this engrossing investigation travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, to find the person who, years earlier, ensnared his mother in an online romance scam. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The most engrossing aspect of the relationship is that it’s maintained tension. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 June 2026
Verb
His assessment on what happened at Penney’s is also engrossing, though there’s no mention of Enjoy, which was founded by Johnson in 2015. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 The American composer’s latest album of field recordings and fourth-wall slippage is an engrossing travelogue from the outskirts of experimental music. — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for engrossing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossing
  1. interesting
  2. intriguing
  3. engaging
  4. fascinating
  5. absorbing
  6. immersing
Adjective
  • An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That leaves an interesting question about how cities should handle future confrontations between pedestrians and commercial robots.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 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
Adjective
  • Established in 2016 by physicist Stephen Hawking and Starmus, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging and inspiring.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Monet’s water lilies are a big draw, but the collection is overall smart and engaging.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaging
Verb
  • From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Mindfulness or an absorbing activity can redirect attention from repetitive thoughts to the present.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Over the record’s 33 minutes, Holden delivers an outstanding addition to his catalog that’s as absorbing and realist as any rap album this year.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of absorbing
Verb
  • Like immersing the dogs in beer before putting them on the grill.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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