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.

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