Engrossingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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engrossingly

 

[ ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a captivating or absorbing manner

Engrossingly is used to describe something that is captivating or absorbing in nature, holding one's attention completely.

Synonyms

absorbing, captivating, enthralling

Examples of usage

  • It was an engrossingly beautiful film that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
  • The novel was engrossingly written, with vivid descriptions that brought the story to life.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing something that is captivating or absorbing

Engrossingly is also used as an adjective to describe something that is captivating or absorbing in nature, holding one's attention completely.

Synonyms

absorbing, captivating, enthralling

Examples of usage

  • The engrossingly detailed artwork drew admiration from all who saw it.
  • Her engrossingly eloquent speech left the audience in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "engrossingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absorventemente

🇮🇳 मोहक रूप से

🇩🇪 fesselnd

🇮🇩 dengan menarik

🇺🇦 захопливо

🇵🇱 wciągająco

🇯🇵 夢中にさせるように

🇫🇷 de manière captivante

🇪🇸 de manera absorbente

🇹🇷 sürükleyici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 몰입하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مشوق

🇨🇿 poutavě

🇸🇰 pútavo

🇨🇳 引人入胜地

🇸🇮 zanimivo

🇮🇸 spennandi

🇰🇿 қызықтырып

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად

🇦🇿 cəlbedici

🇲🇽 de manera absorbente

Word origin

The word 'engrossingly' is derived from the verb 'engross', which originated in the late 16th century. It stems from the Old French word 'engrosser', meaning 'to seize'. Over time, 'engross' evolved to mean 'to occupy completely the attention or interest of; absorb'. The adverb 'engrossingly' was formed to describe the captivating and absorbing nature of something.

See also: engrossed, engrossing, engrossment.