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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
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boring disagreeable hateful mean repulsive ugly unfriendly unpleasant
STRONG
repellent unattractive
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tiresome undesirable unlikeable

Example Sentences

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Historical literacy requires engaging the ideas that shaped the people who made history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

How often should we be engaging with the arts to get the full health benefit?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Cameron took her foot off the gas in the second half of the contest but did finish with a flourish - engaging in the 10th to stamp her authority with some stinging hooks and uppercuts.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I was also criticized at the conference for engaging in “personal diplomacy” and not keeping the rank-and-file of the organization informed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela