engaging
/in'geidʤiɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Attracting or delighting; charming: "Engaging" describes something or someone that captures attention, interest, or affection in a pleasant and appealing way.
- Winning; attractive: It can refer to a quality of personality, appearance, or manner that is likable and draws people in.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- She has an engaging smile that makes everyone feel welcome.
- The speaker's engaging manner kept the audience captivated for the entire lecture.
- The book's engaging plot made it difficult to put down.
Advanced Usage
- "Engaging in conversation": While this phrase uses the verb "engage," the adjective "engaging" can describe the of the interaction.
- He was an engaging conversationalist, full of interesting stories.
- Used in formal or literary contexts: To describe a deeply charming or captivating quality.
- The portrait captured her most engaging expression.
Variants and Related Words
- Engage (verb): To participate, involve, or attract. (e.g., )
- Engaged (adjective): Busy, occupied, or pledged to be married. (e.g., )
- Engagement (noun): The act of engaging, a promise to marry, or a scheduled meeting. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Charming: Pleasant and attractive.
- Captivating: Attracting and holding interest.
- Winning: Gaining favor or approval; attractive.
- Appealing: Attractive or interesting.
Antonyms
- Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
- Repellent: Causing disgust or aversion.
- Unappealing: Not attractive or interesting.
Related Phrases
- Engaging personality: A personality that is charming and attracts others.
- His engaging personality made him very popular at social events.
- Engaging style: A manner of doing something that is attractive and holds interest.
- The author's engaging style makes complex topics easy to understand.
Adjective
- attracting or delighting
- an engaging frankness
- a piquant face with large appealing eyes