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Engrossing: meaning, definitions and examples

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engrossing

 

[ ษชnหˆษกrษ™สŠsษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

movie review

Capturing one's attention completely; fascinating or absorbing.

Synonyms

captivating, compelling, intriguing

Examples of usage

  • The engrossing storyline kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the movie.
  • The engrossing performances by the actors made the film a must-see for all movie enthusiasts.
Context #2 | Verb

book description

To occupy fully the mind or attention of; to absorb.

Synonyms

absorb, engage, immerse

Examples of usage

  • The novel engrossed me so much that I lost track of time while reading it.
  • The author has a unique ability to engross readers with her vivid descriptions.

Translations

Translations of the word "engrossing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cativante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคฎเคพเค‚เคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fesselnd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menarik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะพะฟะปัŽัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wciฤ…gajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคขไธญใซใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท captivant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cautivador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผkleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฐ์ž…ํ•˜๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strhujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรบtavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ•ไบบๅ…ฅ่ƒœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zanimiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรญfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“ แƒฉแƒแƒ›แƒ—แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maraqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cautivador

Word origin

The word 'engrossing' originated from the Middle English word 'engrossen', which meant 'to purchase all the stock or supply of a particular commodity'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify 'absorbing or captivating'. The term gained popularity in the 19th century and has been widely used in literature and film criticism.

See also: engrossed, engrossingly, engrossment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,526, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.