as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossing
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
When all is said and done, Chappie ends up being another Jupiter Ascending — a movie that's more engrossing to talk about than watch from beginning to end.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
But the majority of the images are engrossing, sensitive, and often startling portraits of famous people, including Joan Didion, Brice Marden, Kara Walker, Salman Rushdie, Billie Eilish, and Cindy Sherman.
—The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The title novel, Stag Dance, is an engrossing historical tale about turn-of-the-century lumberjacks who hold an annual dance where some of the men choose to attend as women.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
When all is said and done, Chappie ends up being another Jupiter Ascending — a movie that's more engrossing to talk about than watch from beginning to end.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Dynamic action scenes also compliment Ji-an’s surprising discoveries throughout this pulpy and engrossing crime thriller.
—Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
But the majority of the images are engrossing, sensitive, and often startling portraits of famous people, including Joan Didion, Brice Marden, Kara Walker, Salman Rushdie, Billie Eilish, and Cindy Sherman.
—The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossing
Adjective
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This is interesting because Game Freak is often criticized for its somewhat low-budget approach to Pokémon.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Variety adds vibrancy to perspectives and experiences One thing that makes this cast so intriguing to watch onscreen is their diversity.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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All these parts are rendered less engaging by the use of Latin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with schools shaping and engaging kids’ hearts and values and beliefs, alongside language and literacy and math.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Miles Davis and John Coltrane’s ‘Final Tour’ live box set a fascinating musical clash of the titans Their music will be honored with four concerts on April 6 & 7 — two each night — by pianist Emmet Cohen.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Two ‘rare and fascinating’ new animals arrive at CT’s Beardsley Zoo Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has announced the arrival of two new animals.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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In an absorbing contest, both women played aggressive tennis in a bid to gain the upper hand in a close first set.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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