engrossing

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ/
US: /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/

  1. Very interesting and keeping your attention for a long time.

    1. The film was so engrossing I forgot about my problems.
    2. It was an engrossing story, drawing readers into a complex web of intrigue and suspense.

Synonyms

absorbing riveting intriguing fascinating engaging captivating compelling
engrossing verb

  1. Present participle of engross: Captivating all of one's attention or time.

    1. She is engrossing herself in her new project.
    2. He spent hours engrossing himself in the details of the historical manuscript.

  2. To completely capture attention or absorb someone's time.

    1. The book will engross you.
    2. The project engrossed him for many weeks, leaving him little time for anything else.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "engrossing" is /ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ/ in British English and /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "engrossing": absorbing, riveting, intriguing, fascinating, engaging, captivating, compelling.

Example usage of "engrossing": "The film was so engrossing I forgot about my problems.". More examples on the page.