engrossment

[ en-grohs-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of engrossing. engrossing.
2. the state of being engrossed or absorbed:

   to read with engrossment.

3. an engrossed copy of a document.

Other Words From

• self-en·grossment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of engrossment¹

First recorded in 1520–30; engross + -ment

Example Sentences

But, at the information received, Newt forgot his wrath in the engrossment of a sudden idea.

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In the tedious dulness of the three-days' voyage the dog becomes a topic, and his devotion to the fair-haired lady an engrossment.

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He missed her former feverish engrossment in the projected lecture series and wanted to bring her back to it.

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The whole tendency of the age is towards cynicism, indifference, self-engrossment.

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To care only for each other is selfishness for two, only one step removed from self-centered engrossment.

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