engaging

[en-gey-jing]

adjective

1. winning; attractive; pleasing.

   an engaging smile.

   Synonyms: agreeable, charming

engaging

/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. pleasing, charming, or winning

Other Word Forms

• engagingly adverb
• engagingness noun
• quasi-engaging adjective
• quasi-engagingly adverb
• unengaging adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of engaging¹

First recorded in 1665–75; engage + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Emily says she posted the photo to her Instagram but "deleted it instantly" because the content wasn't engaging very well.

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Mr. Brolin is always engaging, and seems to be having a great time playing an angry jerk with mommy issues.

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National Guard members, who are barred by law from engaging in law enforcement, were meant to serve as a visible deterrent, according to Defense Department officials.

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It started with the welcome happy hour in the observation lounge on Sunday afternoon led by an engaging flight attendant-turned-bartender.

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The volume of people engaging and clicking on the Sparky test ads has been low, said some of the people familiar with the test.

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Related Words

• alluring 
• appealing 
• attractive 
• captivating 
• fascinating 
• interesting 
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• inviting 
• likable 
• lovable 
• pleasant 
• pleasing 
• sweet