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单词 engrossing
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engrossing

(ɪngroʊsɪŋ)
adjective
Something that is engrossing is very interesting and holds your attention completely.
[approval]
He is an engrossing subject for a book.
Synonyms: absorbing, interesting, arresting, engaging More Synonyms of engrossing

engrossing in British English

(ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ)
adjective
so interesting as to occupy one's attention completely; absorbing

engrossing in American English

(ɛnˈgroʊsɪŋ; ɪnˈgroʊsɪŋ)
adjective
taking one's entire attention; very interesting; absorbing

Examples of 'engrossing' in a sentence
engrossing

I needed to get really involved in something more engrossing than revenge.
Anita Anderson SOMEBODY (2002)
It was a nomadic yet static, spontaneous yet premeditated, engrossing yet mind-numbing existence with no end in sight No prize to be won.
Shell, Ray ICED (2002)
He was a discoverer, a pioneer, creating a new map of engrossing territory.
Armstrong, Campbell MAMBO (2002)
(adjective) 
an engrossing subject for a documentary
Synonyms
absorbing
Children will find other exhibits equally absorbing.
interesting
It was interesting to be in a different environment.
arresting
engaging
She was a most engaging child.
gripping
a gripping thriller about the hunt for a serial killer
fascinating
Her stories were fascinating.
compelling
Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.
a long yet compelling film
intriguing
This intriguing book is both thoughtful and informative.
riveting
I find snooker riveting.
captivating
enthralling
a film with an enthralling storyline and plenty of action

Additional synonyms

in the sense of compelling
Definition
arousing strong interest
Her eyes were her best feature, wide-set and compelling.a long yet compelling film
Synonyms
fascinating,
gripping,
irresistible,
enchanting,
enthralling,
hypnotic,
spellbinding,
mesmeric
in the sense of engaging
Definition
pleasant and charming
She was a most engaging child.
Synonyms
charming,
interesting,
pleasing,
appealing,
attractive,
lovely,
fascinating,
entertaining,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
enchanting,
captivating,
agreeable,
lovable,
winsome,
cutesy (informal),
likable or likeable
in the sense of enthralling
a film with an enthralling storyline and plenty of action
Synonyms
engrossing,
charming,
gripping,
fascinating,
entrancing,
compelling,
intriguing,
compulsive,
enchanting,
riveting,
captivating,
beguiling,
mesmerizing,
hypnotizing,
spellbinding

Nearby words of
engrossing

  • engraving
  • engross
  • engrossed
  • engrossing
  • engulf
  • enhance
  • enhancement

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engrossing

  • engross

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