ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Engaging

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Engaging is an adjective meaning Tending to engage attention or interest; engrossing, interesting; enthralling.

Meaning

Tending to engage attention or interest; engrossing, interesting; enthralling.

More Meanings

  1. Charming; attractive, especially of a manner or behaviour.
  2. present participle and gerund of engage
  3. The act of engaging with something; engagement.

Example Sentences

The new intern has a bright, engaging personality.
I found her latest book to be a very engaging read.
If you dig deeper into the criminal engagings of Hillary Clinton, you might perhaps end up at the Clinton Foundation. Look at what the Clinton foundation actually does with its money (or doesn't do) or even worse, who has donated large sums of money.

Word Forms

Synonyms for engaging

Depending on context, synonyms include absorbing, compelling, engrossing, enthralling, interesting, appealing.

Antonyms for engaging

Common opposites include boring, dull, unengaging, uninteresting, boorish, rude.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include attractive, piquant, compelling, fascinating, appealing, enjoyable.

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