Engrossing: meaning, definitions and examples

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engrossing

[ ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 cativante

🇮🇳 रोमांचक

🇩🇪 fesselnd

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 захоплюючий

🇵🇱 wciągający

🇯🇵 夢中にさせる

🇫🇷 captivant

🇪🇸 cautivador

🇹🇷 sürükleyici

🇰🇷 몰입하게 하는

🇸🇦 مثير

🇨🇿 strhující

🇸🇰 pútavý

🇨🇳 引人入胜的

🇸🇮 zanimiv

🇮🇸 hrífandi

🇰🇿 қызықты

🇬🇪 მთლიანად ჩამთრევი

🇦🇿 maraqlı

🇲🇽 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.