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

As they walk to the bagel shop, engaging in a thoughtful conversation, Mike punches him in the head, knocking him out cold and proceeds to steal his wallet and watch.

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Also among the more engaging works are two well-known photographic excursions into the landscape.

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Apple fits the strategy of engaging a wider number of media platforms and looking for different ways of presenting royalty globally.

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The first fight had some close rounds which could have gone either way, with the pair engaging in a number of exciting striking exchanges.

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“Our goal is to give IP owners the tools to create controlled, engaging and revenue-generating experiences from deep fandom for their characters and stories, expanding their reach using our new, interactive format.”

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Related Words

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