Engrossed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛnˈɡɹoʊst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Engrossed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of engross.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of engross.
More Meanings
- Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.
- Finalized, written in large letters. (of a document)
Example Sentences
The children were engrossed by the story.
[Yann] LeCun's in a jovial mood, and I find myself engrossed in his colorful stories about the early years of AI research.
The large, soft dark eyes were raised, but seemed rather engrossed by their own feelings—(thoughts are scarcely tender enough for such a look)—than fixed upon any surrounding object.
Synonyms for engrossed
Depending on context, synonyms include rapt, attentive, absorbed, intent, wrapped, written.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include absorbed, attentive, intent, rapt, written, wrapped.
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