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 success of her video comes with an unexpected burden: she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of engaging with comments.

From BBC

An ICO spokesperson said Meta had "significantly lowered the starting price point at which users would be offered a subscription" while engaging with the regulator.

From BBC

He adds that he thrives off that “symbiotic” interaction, which is similar to engaging with contestants.

From Los Angeles Times

Scammers used fraudulent documents to create fake identities, facilitating financial transactions and concealing their real identities while engaging victims.

From BBC

He also defended engaging with those paramilitary groups still active in communities and said the "sole purpose of the process" was to alleviate the suffering of those living in fear.

From BBC

Related Words

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