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engrossing

/in'grousiɳ/
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Word: Engrossing

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "engrossing" describes something that is very interesting or fascinating. When something is engrossing, it captures your full attention and makes you want to keep watching, reading, or listening to it.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "engrossing" to describe books, movies, stories, or even conversations that are so interesting that you can't stop paying attention to them.

Example Sentence:
  • "The movie was so engrossing that I forgot to check my phone."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might use "engrossing" to describe detailed discussions or complex topics that hold a person's interest for an extended period.

Word Variants:
  • Engross (verb): To hold someone's attention completely.

    • Example: "She was engrossed in her book and didn’t hear me call her name."
  • Engrossment (noun): The state of being completely absorbed in something.

    • Example: "His engrossment in the game made him forget about dinner."
Different Meaning:

While "engrossing" primarily means captivating or fascinating, in a legal context, "engross" can also mean to prepare a final version of a document or to write something in a large, clear script.

Synonyms:
  • Captivating
  • Absorbing
  • Fascinating
  • Compelling
  • Gripping
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "engrossing," but you might find phrases that express a similar idea, like: - "Caught up in" (feeling very engaged or absorbed in something) - Example: "I was caught up in the story and read all night."

Summary:

"Engrossing" is a word to describe something that is so interesting that it holds your full attention. You can use it to talk about books, movies, lectures, or any experience that captivates you.

Adjective
  1. capable of arousing and holding the attention
    • a fascinating story

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