Engrossed: meaning, definitions and examples

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engrossed

[ ɪnˈɡrəʊst ]

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feeling

Having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something.

Synonyms

absorbed, captivated, fascinated, immersed

Examples of usage

She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell ring.
I was completely engrossed in the movie and lost track of time.

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action

Absorb all the attention or interest of.

Synonyms

absorb, captivate, engulf, enthrall

Examples of usage

The speaker's charismatic presence engrossed the audience.
The painting engrossed me with its intricate details.

Translations

Translations of the word "engrossed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absorvido

🇮🇳 मग्न

🇩🇪 vertieft

🇮🇩 terpaku

🇺🇦 занурений

🇵🇱 pochłonięty

🇯🇵 夢中

🇫🇷 absorbé

🇪🇸 absorto

🇹🇷 dalıp gitmiş

🇰🇷 몰두한

🇸🇦 منهمك

🇨🇿 pohroužený

🇸🇰 ponorený

🇨🇳 全神贯注的

🇸🇮 zatopljen

🇮🇸 niður sokkinn

🇰🇿 терең ойға шомған

🇬🇪 ჩაფლული

🇦🇿 məşğul

🇲🇽 absorto

Word origin

The word 'engrossed' originated from the Middle English word 'engrossen', which meant 'to gather in bulk'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent absorbing all attention or interest. The term has been used since the 16th century in English literature and has persisted in modern usage to describe deep absorption or captivation.

See also: engrossing, engrossingly, engrossment.