engrossment

noun
UK: /ɪnˈɡrəʊsmənt/
US: /ɪnˈɡroʊsmənt/

  1. The state of being completely focused on something, giving it all your attention.

    1. Her engrossment in the book was obvious she didn't notice me enter.
    2. The artist's engrossment with detail led to a breathtakingly realistic painting his engrossment was the key.

  2. Something that completely occupies your attention and interest.

    1. Video games are his current engrossment he plays them every day after school.
    2. Gardening became her engrossment after retirement filling her days with purpose and joy.

Synonyms

absorption immersion preoccupation fascination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "engrossment" in English means: The state of being completely focused on something, giving it all your attention., Something that completely occupies your attention and interest..

The phonetic transcription of "engrossment" is /ɪnˈɡrəʊsmənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈɡroʊsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "engrossment": absorption, immersion, preoccupation, fascination.

Example usage of "engrossment": "Her engrossment in the book was obvious she didn't notice me enter.". More examples on the page.