engaging

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adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ How to pronounce engaging (audio)
en-
Synonyms of engaging
: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
engagingly
in-ˈgā-jiŋ-lē How to pronounce engaging (audio)
en-
adverb

engaging

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present participle of engage entry 1

Synonyms of engaging

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Examples of engaging in a Sentence

Adjective movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 The engaging biopic tracks Davidson's troubled upbringing to finding a way as an adult to deal with his condition and discover needed confidence. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The 2010s produced far more watchable, engaging Test cricket than the run-laden 2000s, thanks in no small part to a shift in pitch preparation. — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Qualley, who keeps getting better with each role, makes for an engaging companion for Hig, both not ready to give up on life. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of engaging was in 1673

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engaging

adjective
en·​gag·​ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ
: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive
engagingly adverb
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