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Definitions

engaging

[en-gey-jing] / ɛnˈgeɪ dʒɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
charming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alluring appealing attractive captivating fascinating interesting intriguing inviting likable lovable pleasant pleasing sweet
STRONG
bewitching enchanting enticing entrancing fetching prepossessing winning
WEAK
agreeable glamorous magnetic mesmeric siren winsome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring disagreeable hateful mean repulsive ugly unfriendly unpleasant
STRONG
repellent unattractive
WEAK
tiresome undesirable unlikeable

Example Sentences

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It helps, of course, that Banks is a light, engaging process where Macfadyen, in the person of Les, is not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"The UAE's air defences are currently engaging missile and drone attacks originating from Iran," the ministry of defence said in a statement on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Today our exploration of space is engaging not only our enthusiasm but our patriotism.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins said departmental officials will be engaging with instructors between now and October but acknowledged there is work to be done to ensure the timeframe is met.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

His beaming grin was that of a happy child who wanted to be liked, or at least to be engaging.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady