engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ 

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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive

an engaging smile

engagingly

in-ˈgā-jiŋ-lē 

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adverb

Synonyms

• alluring
• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

Examples of engaging in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In Challenger, Adam Higginbotham answers those questions thoroughly in an engaging narrative. —Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024

As for Fred Rococo, well, there has never been a sage/wizard/sybil as engaging as he. —Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

Shopping for the perfect cashmere item should be an engaging experience as the style, color and cut of the item vary greatly. —Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024

Use this space to provide an engaging overview of your career, skills, and aspirations, while ensuring the gap doesn’t become the focal point. —Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing

in-ˈgā-jiŋ

: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive

engagingly adverb