engrossing

[ en-groh-sing ]

adjective

1. fully occupying the mind or attention; absorbing:

   I'm reading the most engrossing book.

Other Words From

• en·grossing·ly adverb
• nonen·grossing adjective
• nonen·grossing·ly adverb
• unen·grossing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of engrossing¹

First recorded in 1475–85; engross + -ing ²

Example Sentences

He was on the Red Bull's tail just over 10 laps later and the two set about an engrossing battle over the next 10 laps.

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Slot's tempo is more measured than the full-tilt thrills that were Klopp's trademark, but the 2-1 win over Chelsea in an engrossing Anfield encounter continued the Dutchman's near flawless start since taking charge of the Reds.

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Sainz and Leclerc staged a race-long battle in the Ferraris in a sprint that was engrossing throughout.

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Lando Norris drove an extraordinary race to catch and pass title rival Max Verstappen as his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri won an engrossing Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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And Total Film's Jamie Graham said Watkins' "shrewd, engrossing and pleasingly nasty" imagining is unafraid to push the source material in new directions, with McAvoy "perfect... for this particular brand of Alpha male brute".

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Related Words

• absorbing
• captivating
• compelling
• enthralling
• exciting
• fascinating
• gripping
• intriguing
• riveting
• stimulating