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engrossing
adjective en·gross·ing \-ˈgrō-siŋ\
Definition of ENGROSSING
: taking up the attention completely : absorbing
— en·gross·ing·ly \-siŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ENGROSSING
1749
Related to ENGROSSING
- Synonyms
- absorbing, arresting, consuming, engaging, interesting, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, immersing, intriguing, involving, riveting
- Antonyms
- boring, drab, dry, dull, heavy, monotonous, tedious, uninteresting
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