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engrossed
en·gross E0148800 (ĕn-grōs′)tr.v. en·grossed, en·gross·ing, en·gross·es 1. To occupy exclusively; absorb: a novel that engrosses every reader.2. To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market).3. a. To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand.b. To write or print the final draft of (an official document).
[Middle English engrossen, to collect in large quantity, monopolize, from Old French engrossier, from en gros, in large quantity : en, in (from Latin in; see in-2) + gros, large; see gross. Sense 3, from Middle English engrossen, to make a finished copy of a legal document, from Anglo-Norman engrosser, from Medieval Latin ingrossāre : Latin in-, in; see en-1 + grossa, a copy in a large hand (from Late Latin grossus, thick).]
en·gross′er n.en·gross′ment n.Synonyms: engross, absorb, consume, preoccupy
These verbs mean to possess or control exclusively: Her reading engrosses her. Studying absorbs all my time. Fear has consumed her. Financial worries preoccupied him.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | engrossed - giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"absorbed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped, captiveattentive - (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor" | | 2. | engrossed - written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal documentwritten - set down in writing in any of various ways; "written evidence" |
engrossedadjective absorbed, lost, involved, occupied, deep, engaged, gripped, fascinated, caught up, intrigued, intent, preoccupied, immersed, riveted, captivated, enthralled, rapt He didn't notice because he was too engrossed in his work.Translationsengrossed (inˈgrəust) adjective (often with in) having one's attention and interest completely taken up. He is completely engrossed in his work. 被吸引住的, 全神貫注的 被吸引住的，全神贯注的 IdiomsSeeengrossengrossed
Related to engrossed: thesaurus, Engrossed billSynonyms for engrossedadj absorbedSynonyms- absorbed
- lost
- involved
- occupied
- deep
- engaged
- gripped
- fascinated
- caught up
- intrigued
- intent
- preoccupied
- immersed
- riveted
- captivated
- enthralled
- rapt
Synonyms for engrossedadj giving or marked by complete attention toSynonyms- absorbed
- enwrapped
- intent
- wrapped
- captive
Related Wordsadj written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal documentRelated Words |