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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Another wall had an engaging ethnographic, floor to ceiling video take on all the ways people use bathrooms (brushing their teeth, putting on make-up, diapering their kids). Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Having Grok around will hopefully make your drive more engaging. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025 Different drive modes make a palpable difference in behavior, with GT mode supporting smooth, long stretches while Sport and Sport + offer more engaging, throaty behavior for twisty backroads. Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025 Although the musical’s book and lyrics could be more engaging, this Chicago premiere offers a wholesome message about embracing your authentic self, delivered with lively visuals, music and dance. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 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 6 Aug. 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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