engrossed

[ en-grohst ]

adjective

1. completely occupied or absorbed, as by something that captures the mind or attention; showing or characterized by such absorption:

   A carefully planned light show, combined with a five-minute tapestry of spacey sounds by the quartet, brought the engrossed audience into a meditative state.

2. written or copied in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record:

   In the year 1776 Hopkinson voted for the Declaration of Independence, and affixed his signature to the engrossed copy of that memorable instrument.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of engross ( def ).

Other Words From

• en·gross·ed·ly [en-, groh, -sid-lee, -, grohst, -lee], adverb
• self-en·grossed adjective
• un·en·grossed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of engrossed¹

engross ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The main app Kuaishou itself, as of June, reached 302 million daily users, who spent more than 85 minutes on the app per day engrossed in watching clips and live sessions.

From TechCrunch

While he appears to be more engrossed in his phone than the family activities around him, the truth might just reduce you to sobs.

From The Daily Beast

Next to her was Justice Samuel Alito, who seemed to be engrossed in reading the entire time.

From The Daily Beast

However, that desire waned quickly as I became engrossed in more fulfilling work in media.

From The Daily Beast

But I was lured in by the witty dialogue, then genuinely engrossed and creeped out.

From The Daily Beast

She had been silent while he was so deeply engrossed in thought, and upon hearing her voice he started abruptly.

From Project Gutenberg

For a considerable time they were silent, the one busily engaged writing, the other engrossed with a book.

From Project Gutenberg

With an animated countenance and a cheerful smile, she was all engrossed in endeavoring to infuse fortitude into his soul.

From Project Gutenberg

The one hope of existence during this interval is to get him engrossed in painting; but where is he to paint?

From Project Gutenberg

He caught the ear of the public, and engrossed an attention which was certainly very remarkable.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• absorbed
• captivated
• consumed
• engaged
• enthralled
• submerged