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adjective

Definition of engrossednext
as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time

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engrossed

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verb

past tense of engross
as in interested
to hold the attention of a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossed
  1. intrigued
  2. absorbed
  3. immersed
  4. interested
  5. occupied
  6. fascinated
  7. involved
Verb
  • Furthermore, Arjona was intrigued by Nilson and Schwartz’s approach toward casting the rest of the film.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2024
  • As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.
    Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
    Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of absorbed
Verb
  • In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.
    Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of immersed
Adjective
  • The association noted that some members may be interested in the shorter workweek but may be hesitant.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Two Premier League clubs are interested in signing FC Barcelona star Ansu Fati in the current transfer window according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of interested
Verb
  • That slides into the date previously occupied by Matt Reeves The Batman sequel, which is currently untitled.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupied
Verb
  • What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fascinated
Verb
  • Holland’s procurement method involved offering AHL deals with a chance for an NHL contract if things worked out.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The two notable changes to the starting group on Saturday involved Rozier and Jovic.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of involved
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