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engaging

American  
[en-gey-jing] / ɛnˈgeɪ dʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. winning; attractive; pleasing.

    an engaging smile.

    Synonyms:
    agreeable, charming

engaging British  
/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. pleasing, charming, or winning

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of engaging

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

Example Sentences

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Limbic’s products aren’t considered medical devices, and so can’t be regulated as such, Harper said, adding that Limbic is engaging with the Food and Drug Administration and won’t shy away from regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

He did not specify who U.S. officials are engaging with, but insisted they are “talking to the right people.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We appreciate Senator Warren’s outreach and look forward to engaging with her as we build the next phase of the Step financial platform,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

From MarketWatch

But demand has fallen hard for his niche talent of calmly engaging with gangsters.

From The Wall Street Journal

By Monday morning, with global markets swooning, he said the Iranians were engaging in "constructive" talks with the US.

From BBC