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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
  • But the Mets had indicated to Holmes during their meeting with him that they were intrigued by his potential as a starting pitcher.
    Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • If the hostel employee was intrigued by this unidentified man, then so were many others who caught a better glimpse of him.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • 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
  • Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
Definition of absorbed
Verb
  • And they should be immersed in the interviewing process to find the best person for the job.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Crowne has spent the last 35 years immersed in the music and event industry, first as a touring musician and then settling down as a concert promoter and venue owner.
    Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of immersed
Adjective
  • Most of these shows aren't interested in hiring them again anyway.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Reports had suggested that the Jazz aren't interested in trading Kessler, but a lot can happen from now till early February.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of interested
Verb
  • Huckabee has advocated for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, which Israel occupied in 1967, and has backed Israeli settlers in the territory.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With the other champions occupied, Lopez emerges as Ennis's most viable opponent.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of occupied
Verb
  • As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fascinated
Verb
  • In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Corinne is also an advocate for social justice issues and is involved in various charitable organizations.
    Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many of the early engineers involved in the DARPA challenges would go on to work for Google’s self driving car project starting in 2009.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of involved
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