engrossed

[en-grohst] / ɛnˈgroʊst /

ADJECTIVE

preoccupied; attentive to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorbed captivated consumed engaged enthralled submerged

STRONG

bugged busy fascinated gone gripped hooked immersed intrigued lost monopolized occupied riveted

WEAK

all wound up assiduous caught up caught up in deep diligent fiend for head over heels heavily into hung up industrious intent into rapt really into sedulous taken up with tied-up turned on up to here in wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONG

existing idle inactive

WEAK

bored disenthralled disinterested ignoring inattentive oblivious uncaring uninterested unoccupied

Example Sentences

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“The more I sat and watched with her, the more engrossed I got in these characters’ lives and the story lines.

From New York Times

As owner, Mayson has spent most of his time engrossed in the daily obligations of keeping the restaurant running.

From Washington Post

Many times, he explained, becoming engrossed in a community is centered primarily around the people.

From Seattle Times

Last weekend, on the eve of Jackson’s hearings, Graham wasn’t completely engrossed in her legal briefing books.

From Washington Post

“That moment, I was fully engrossed. It was such an incredible moment to share with so many people in the crowd,” she said.

From Seattle Times