Engagingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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engagingly

 

[ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in conversation

In a way that is charming, interesting, or attractive, especially in a conversation or presentation.

Synonyms

alluringly, captivatingly, charmingly, fascinatingly.

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Word Description / Examples
engagingly

When something or someone is inviting interest or attention in a pleasant, friendly manner. Often used for friendly conversations or presentations.

  • She spoke engagingly about her travels, keeping everyone interested
  • The book was written engagingly, making it hard to put down
charmingly

Describes something or someone as pleasing and delightful, often because of their personality or appearance. Used in friendly or social scenarios.

  • He greeted everyone charmingly, instantly making friends
  • The old town was charmfully picturesque, attracting many tourists
captivatingly

When something or someone holds your attention completely. Often used for performances, stories, or personalities that are incredibly interesting.

  • The dancer moved captivatingly, mesmerizing the audience
  • His speech was so captivatingly delivered that nobody could look away
alluringly

Describes attraction in a mysterious or seductive way. Often used in romantic or sensual situations.

  • She smiled alluringly, making it impossible for him to look away
  • The restaurant's decor was set up alluringly to create a romantic atmosphere
fascinatingly

When something or someone arouses great interest and curiosity. Often used for subjects or phenomena that are deeply interesting or complicated.

  • She explained the scientific theory so fascinatingly that even non-experts were intrigued
  • The documentary was fascinatingly detailed, revealing unknown facts

Examples of usage

  • She spoke engagingly about her travels around the world.
  • The author engaged his audience engagingly with his storytelling skills.
Context #2 | Adverb

in writing

In a way that holds the reader's attention and interest, often by being vivid, expressive, or compelling.

Synonyms

absorbingly, compellingly, entrancingly, rivetingly.

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Word Description / Examples
engagingly

Use when describing something that holds interest and is enjoyable.

  • She spoke engagingly about her adventures.
  • The book is written engagingly, making it easy for readers to relate to the characters.
compellingly

Best used when something is irresistibly interesting or convincing.

  • The lawyer presented his argument compellingly.
  • The narrative unfolds compellingly, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.
rivetingly

Perfect for describing something that is extremely interesting or exciting, making it impossible to look away.

  • The thriller unfolds rivetingly, with every scene full of suspense.
  • He told the story so rivetingly that no one dared to interrupt.
entrancingly

Ideal for describing something that is so captivating that it seems almost magical.

  • The ballet was performed entrancingly, leaving the audience in awe.
  • She sang entrancingly, holding everyone's attention effortlessly.
absorbingly

Suitable for situations where the subject matter is so interesting that it fully captures attention.

  • The documentary tells the story of the expedition absorbingly.
  • He described the scientific process so absorbingly that everyone was hooked.

Examples of usage

  • The novel was written engagingly, keeping readers hooked until the very end.
  • The article was engagingly written, drawing readers in with its captivating style.

Translations

Translations of the word "engagingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira envolvente

🇮🇳 रुचिकर ढंग से

🇩🇪 fesselnd

🇮🇩 dengan menarik

🇺🇦 захопливо

🇵🇱 wciągająco

🇯🇵 魅力的に

🇫🇷 de manière engageante

🇪🇸 de manera atractiva

🇹🇷 ilgi çekici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매력적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل جذاب

🇨🇿 poutavě

🇸🇰 pútavo

🇨🇳 吸引人地

🇸🇮 privlačno

🇮🇸 áhrifamikið

🇰🇿 қызықты түрде

🇬🇪 მიმზიდველად

🇦🇿 cəlbedici şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera atractiva

Etymology

The word 'engagingly' is derived from the verb 'engage' with the suffix '-ly' added to form an adverb. The term has been in use since the 17th century, originally meaning 'to undertake' or 'to pledge oneself.' Over time, it has evolved to also encompass the idea of captivating or charming others. The adverb 'engagingly' is commonly used in both spoken and written English to describe something that is captivating, interesting, or attractive.

See also: disengage, disengageable, disengaged, disengagement, engage, engaged, engagement, engager, engaging.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,033, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.