engaging
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of engaging
Explanation
A story, song, or person that is engaging is entertaining, fun, and interesting — you want to see or hear more. To remember the meaning of engaging, it might help to think of what engaged means. When a couple is engaged, they've agreed to get married. When something or somebody is engaging, you want to spend more time with them too. Boring is the complete opposite of engaging. Think of your favorite movie or TV show — especially one you can't stop watching — it must be very engaging.
Vocabulary lists containing engaging
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Example Sentences
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“That tells us buyers are still engaging when they find the right home and the right payment option.”
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Marines were given 12 rules for engaging with protesters, and Rule 1 was clear: Force “of any kind” was allowed only as a last resort.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
While emphasising the importance of engaging private sector shareholders, the ministers called for strengthening cooperation to promote fair competition and ensure product safety.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
In his arguments to court, he said that his tour operator had failed to enforce the resort's ban on towel reserving, and did not confront guests who were engaging in the practice.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“I had abject terror at the idea of the group,” said Croteau, who is blunt and intellectually engaging.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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