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Engrossment: meaning, definitions and examples

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engrossment

 

[ ɪnˈɡrəʊsmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,561, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.