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Synonyms

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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“We’re finding when we can connect that product, marketing, that storytelling, the customer is engaging and they’re willing to pay a little bit extra,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The school said as soon as it was are of the incident, it began incident response protocols - "including securing systems and engaging independent cyber security specialists to investigate."

From BBC

"We look forward to welcoming the Mavericks and Rockets to Macao and to once again engaging fans, aspiring players and the local community through the games and surrounding events."

From Barron's

He explains that a big part of his job is engaging with the public outside the university about the impact war has had in the past.

From BBC

Once a former U.S. ally, Noriega fell into disfavor after engaging in electoral fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal