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Meanings of engrossing in English

Capable of arousing and holding the attention.

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Usage of engrossing in English
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I found my work in the South Side Boys' Club deeply engrossing.
The God That Failed
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The result is an engrossing book that informs as well as moves.
The Guardian
3
The greater part of the afternoon was passed in this engrossing work.
The Blue Birds' Winter Nest
4
The Tenor made no remark; his pipes seemed to be all engrossing.
The Heavenly Twins
5
To this natural interest is due the engrossing character of nature study.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Literature
6
Despite this, the evening is mainly engrossing thanks to Fishburne's superb performance.
Reuters
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The long, cold belays were as mind-numbing as the climbing was all-engrossing.
Rock and Ice Magazine
8
The all-engrossing topic of the king's speech was the war with America.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
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Although the film runs close to three hours, it is consistently engrossing.
Reuters
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The moment was too engrossing, too heavily charged with anxieties and cares.
France and England in North America, Part III: The Discovery of ...
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With a very gentle hand he deprived her of this engrossing pastime.
The Knave of Diamonds
12
It's engrossing and joyful and there's also a sequel with Helen Mirren.
News.com.au
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His business had become engrossing of late, and gave him little leisure.
The Unspeakable Gentleman
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Then fame came to her, great sorrow and engrossing duties to me.
The Nabob, Vol. 1 (of 2)
15
Mr. Stewart's narratives were engrossing to the two ladies and Sir Nicholas.
By What Authority?
16
What makes the well-told story seem real, rich with life, actual, engrossing?
Adventures Among Books
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Engrossing across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common