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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After placing major emphasis on the duty to remember, her institution is now focusing on outreach, education and engaging younger generations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Kent Police said it was aware of a demonstration currently taking place at the ferry terminal and was "engaging with protesters".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
In Vineland, N.J., where Nebius is building a new data center for Microsoft, the company is engaging with locals who are worried it will operate unpermitted gas turbines on site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The researchers also suggest that engaging in creative work could help strengthen neural networks involved in controlling attention, potentially reshaping patterns associated with impulsivity and hyperactivity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Milton had his foot to the floor, engaging what he called the goose gear.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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