engaging

[en-gey-jing]

adjective

1. winning; attractive; pleasing.

   an engaging smile.

   Synonyms: agreeable, charming

engaging

/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. pleasing, charming, or winning

Other Word Forms

• engagingly adverb
• engagingness noun
• quasi-engaging adjective
• quasi-engagingly adverb
• unengaging adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of engaging¹

First recorded in 1665–75; engage + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“The Predicament” is less immediately engaging; it suffers from a low-key opening and a bland title.

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One last miss: The Democrats got rolled on a call for language that would prevent the White House from engaging in future impoundments or rescissions of congressional funds.

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"We request the warm support from the fans and respectfully urge you to avoid engaging in unfounded speculation regarding the members," the statement said.

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“The classes where you can get away with not doing readings and not studying and not engaging in discussions, and still do well—that’s the real problem,” said Williamson, a sophomore.

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"Despite slowing mobility, she was managing well and remained as bright and engaging as ever," he said in a statement read to the court.

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Related Words

• alluring 
• appealing 
• attractive 
• captivating 
• fascinating 
• interesting 
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• inviting 
• likable 
• lovable 
• pleasant 
• pleasing 
• sweet