engrossing Meaning & Definition
What Does Engrossing Mean?
Engrossing is used as an adjective meaning Utterly consuming one's time and attention. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of engross. As a noun, it means The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.
Engrossing at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | riveting, fascinating and absorbing |
| Plural | engrossings |
| Comparative / superlative | more engrossing, most engrossing |
Engrossing Definition (Adjective)
- Utterly consuming one's time and attention.
an engrossing documentary
Engrossing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of engross
Engrossing as a Noun
- The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.
Verb
- To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
- To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
- To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
- To completely engage the attention of.
She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.
- To thicken; to condense.
- To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.
- To amass.
Synonyms of Engrossing
Engrossing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Engrossing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Engrossing in a Sentence
an engrossing documentary
She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.
Word Forms & Grammar
engrossing (comparative more engrossing, superlative most engrossing)
engrossing
engrossing (plural engrossings)
Words That Rhyme With Engrossing
Engrossing Pronunciation
You say engrossing as //ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Engrossing: Your Questions Answered
Is engrossing an adjective or a verb?
Engrossing is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for engrossing?
Close synonyms of engrossing are riveting, fascinating and absorbing. See the full list of engrossing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of engrossing?
The plural of engrossing is engrossings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of engrossing?
The comparative form is more engrossing and the superlative form is most engrossing.