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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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Mr. Reich’s music runs from intimate to epic, and it’s all captured in this engaging set, supplemented with thoughtful essays by his advocates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zaslav acknowledges he wants to proceed with his plan to separate Warner Bros. into two companies “rather than engaging in a sale process,” according to a Paramount filing.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 8 in 10 Americans report they are able to self-regulate the amount of time they spend online, feel comfortable presenting their true selves online, and are capable of engaging constructively in online discussions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The evidence from this paper suggests that engaging in two additional areas to your main discipline is the sweet spot, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her fresh, engaging translation of the Perpetua dossier captures the nuances of the Latin with remarkable skill.

From The Wall Street Journal

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