Engrossment: meaning, definitions and examples
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engrossment
[ ɪnˈɡrəʊsmənt ]
state of being deeply absorbed in something
Engrossment refers to the state of being deeply absorbed or engrossed in something, to the point where one is fully concentrated and focused on that particular activity or subject. It often involves complete immersion and intense concentration.
Synonyms
absorption, concentration, immersion
Examples of usage
- I was in such engrossment while reading that I didn't even notice the time passing by.
- Her engrossment in painting is evident from the intricate details and colors she uses.
- The engrossment he felt while playing the piano was unmatched by any other activity.
- The engrossment in her work was so strong that she lost track of everything else around her.
- His engrossment in the book was so intense that he read it in one sitting.
Translations
Translations of the word "engrossment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 absorção
🇮🇳 ध्यान
🇩🇪 Vertiefung
🇮🇩 penyerapan
🇺🇦 занурення
🇵🇱 pochłonięcie
🇯🇵 没頭
🇫🇷 absorption
🇪🇸 absorción
🇹🇷 dalma
🇰🇷 몰두
🇸🇦 انغماس
🇨🇿 ponoření
🇸🇰 ponorenie
🇨🇳 专注
🇸🇮 potopitev
🇮🇸 sökkvun
🇰🇿 сіңу
🇬🇪 ჩაძირვა
🇦🇿 batanma
🇲🇽 absorción
Word origin
The word 'engrossment' originated from the Middle English word 'engrossen', which meant 'to monopolize' or 'to buy up goods for the sake of selling them at a higher price'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to being deeply absorbed in something. The term is often used to describe a state of intense focus and concentration.
See also: engrossed, engrossing, engrossingly.