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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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A video from a complete unknown can reach millions of people if the algorithm determines it engaging enough -- a model that the app's rivals have been keen to follow.

From Barron's

“We are concerned about advisers who may be less sophisticated and aren’t engaging and educating their clients about the risks.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Her father got energy from engaging with other people.

From Literature

But there are plenty of hints here, and thoroughly engaging paintings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The World Economic Forum’s stated mission is engaging in “forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities.”

From Los Angeles Times