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 difference here, apart from the two-on-two setup, is that the background makes the battles more mysterious and engaging. Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Conor Coventry is open, engaging and affable, but one question from The Athletic prompts the former West Ham United youth product to pause for thought. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025 The Operations Manager will ensure that employees are equipped to execute to our brand standards so that all guests have an engaging and dynamic experience. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025 These features help keep workouts engaging and measurable. Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Apr. 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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