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Meanings of
engrossed
in English
Giving or marked by complete attention to.
wrapped
intent
absorbed
captive
enwrapped
Related terms
attentive
Engrossed.
Related terms
written
Synonyms
Examples for "
wrapped
"
wrapped
intent
absorbed
captive
enwrapped
Examples for "
wrapped
"
1
Remove from heat; set
wrapped
brisket aside to rest about 10 minutes.
2
The family members found the bodies of her children
wrapped
in blankets.
3
Outside of 14B, she found a present
wrapped
in shiny silver paper.
4
He
wrapped
the child in the sheepskin and went into the stable.
5
The new deal is due to be
wrapped
in Copenhagen by December.
1
Main outcome measures: Primary outcome Surgical treatment of recurrence with curative
intent
.
2
On neither occasion had the
intent
been to promote my good health.
3
Results: Initial course of radiation was radical in
intent
for all patients.
4
However Apple brand
intent
among Australians remained relatively steady over the year.
5
However, some actions are clear as daylight in their
intent
and impact.
1
He seemed
absorbed
in deep thought while he analysed the new situation.
2
Their market share has largely been
absorbed
by the large U.S. banks.
3
Perhaps you've
absorbed
enough information for now and need to switch off?
4
Hindu Javanese, first settlers in Borneo; kingdoms founded by;
absorbed
by Malays
5
In sooth the Infidels are
absorbed
in pride, in contention with thee.
1
Watch how South African
captive
bred animals feed the Asian tiger trade
2
If Lord Asriel's held
captive
now, it might help set him free.
3
Remember, six months ago we managed to take one of them
captive
?
'
4
You're a
captive
and the rules are specific regarding prisoners of war.
5
The animal was the largest in the
captive
herd, probably the leader.
1
Youth
enwrapped
them; the song of Phaethon announced passion requited, love attained.
2
And his fond arms
enwrapped
her in joy too deep for words.
3
So
enwrapped
was she in memories that William had to touch her.
4
Willy sat
enwrapped
in his own thoughts, not having heard a note.
5
Everything was in shadow, just as her every thought was similarly
enwrapped
.
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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Grammar, pronunciation and more
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engrossed
engross
Verb
Indicative · Past Indefinite
Adjective
Frequent collocations
so engrossed
too engrossed
much engrossed
deeply engrossed
more engrossed
More collocations
Engrossed
through the time
Engrossed
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common