- present participle of engross.
engrossing
Example Sentences
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Colorful illustrations by Ruby Warnecke will heighten young readers’ appreciation for these engrossing creatures of legend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He’s both movie-star hunky and action-star engrossing, flitting between these two deceptively binary ends without breaking a sweat.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
It was an incredible conclusion to an engrossing encounter, one that has repeatedly delivered drama in Guardiola's past tussles with Jurgen Klopp and now Arne Slot.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
If you adjust your expectations accordingly, you’re in for an engrossing ride.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
You pore over an engrossing book, but it’s gross to pour over one.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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