engrossment

/in'grousmənt/
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engrossment

He shows complete engrossment in his book.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state of being completely focused or absorbed in something: Engrossment refers to the quality of having one's full attention and concentration directed at a single activity or thought.
    • The condition of being preoccupied or deeply occupied by something: It describes a mental state where one is so involved with a subject that other things are temporarily ignored.
    • Complete attention; intense mental effort: It denotes the act of applying one's mind wholly and with great effort to a task.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Her engrossment in the novel was so deep that she didn't hear the doorbell.
    • The scientist's engrossment in his research led to a groundbreaking discovery.
    • The child's complete engrossment with the puzzle was evident from his silence.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in a state of engrossment": To be fully and deeply absorbed.
    • The artist was in a state of engrossment, unaware of the hours passing.
  • "Engrossment in one's work": Deep preoccupation with one's professional tasks.
    • His constant engrossment in his work sometimes made him seem distant.
Variants and Related Words
  • Engross (verb): To absorb all the attention or interest of.
    • The mystery novel completely engrossed her for the entire weekend.
  • Engrossing (adjective): Capturing and holding one's attention fully.
    • It was an engrossing film that kept us on the edge of our seats.
Synonyms
  • Absorption: The fact or state of being engrossed in something.
  • Preoccupation: The state of being engrossed with or dominated by a thought or feeling.
  • Concentration: The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.
  • Immersion: Deep mental involvement in something.
Antonyms
  • Distraction: A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
  • Inattention: Lack of attention; negligence.
Related Phrases
  • "Total engrossment": Complete and undivided absorption.
    • The lecture demanded the students' total engrossment.
  • "To break someone's engrossment": To interrupt someone's deep focus.
    • A loud noise finally broke his engrossment in the book.
engrossment

He shows complete engrossment in his book.

Noun
  1. the quality of being intent and concentrated
    • the intentness of his gaze
  2. the mental state of being preoccupied by something
  3. complete attention; intense mental effort

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