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Meanings of engrossed in English
Usage of engrossed in English
1
A couple of minutes later he was completely engrossed in the game.
2
John sat to Barbara's left, completely engrossed in the ongoing legal discussion.
3
William lay on the floor of the barn, engrossed in a book.
4
My father had been engrossed in his cake and was clearly lost.
5
He was very much a loner, and completely engrossed in his work.
6
Those she addressed were engrossed in comparing the portrait with its original.
7
Mr. Jeekes affected to be engrossed in the manicuring of his nails.
8
He was plainly engrossed in the pleasant pastime of conversing with her.
9
He thus rapidly described the manner in which his time was engrossed.
10
For an hour or more the three are engrossed in animated conversation.
11
She appeared for a few moments to be engrossed in the tennis.
12
He was very much engrossed; and he did not look up immediately.
13
He was evidently broken-down by terror, and engrossed in his own safety.
14
The hours flicked past in unseemly haste, so completely was she engrossed.
15
I was much engrossed in my work, and the time passed, quickly.
16
Besides, Sisily had been engrossed in her own thoughts throughout the meal.
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Engrossed through the time
Engrossed across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common