engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ How to pronounce engaging (audio)
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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
engagingly adverb

Examples of engaging in a Sentence

movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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The film tells a different story of a far more engaging and charismatic character, and the danger of any sign of fragility in women holding positions of power, says Cataldo. John Hopewell, Variety, 8 May 2025 Furthermore, many Arabic language programs lack structured curricula, and educators often struggle to provide engaging and efficient instruction. Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Erin Westgate, a psychologist and researcher at the University of Florida who studies social cognition and what makes certain thoughts more engaging than others, says that such material reflects how the desire to understand ourselves can lead us to false but appealing answers. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025 With over two dozen aerialists, divers, dancers, and singers, this engaging dinner show is an immersive event fit for all ages. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of engaging was in 1673

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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

engaging

adjective
en·​gag·​ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ
: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive
engagingly adverb

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