What does engrossing mean?
Engrossing means Utterly consuming one's time and attention..
Engrossing
/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Utterly consuming one's time and attention..
Definitions by Sense
- Utterly consuming one's time and attention.
- present participle and gerund of engross
- The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.
Example Sentences
an engrossing documentary
The good news about “The Silence” is that it’s engrossing and that, at 83, DeLillo’s syntax is as prickly as ever.
Synonyms for engrossing
Antonyms for engrossing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more engrossing
- most engrossing
- engrossings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for engrossing?
Common synonyms include absorbing, fascinating, riveting, gripping.
What is the opposite of engrossing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use engrossing in a sentence?
an engrossing documentary
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