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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ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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Example Sentences
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“Investors are concerned about Netflix engaging in a large, un-needed acquisition,” said Craig Huber, the CEO and managing director of Huber Research.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
"They were actively engaging with fire and incorporating it into their lives."
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
With her friends and family, as well as colleagues, barely engaging with her, Mahnoor says she has lost her social standing and the once powerful position she held in her community.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
“In psychiatry, if you’re not engaging with the patient, you’re going to miss a lot of symptoms,” says Desseyn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
With enemy forces advancing, the Joint Chiefs requested permission to broaden the mission from merely guarding the base to engaging in what was described as “limited offensive operations.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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