CEFR B2

engrossed

verb

Meaning

To absorb all the attention or interest of someone.

Examples

The complex puzzle engrossed him for hours.
She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell.

Synonyms: interest, absorb, captivate, preoccupy, rivet

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engrossed (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪŋˈɡroʊs/

Definition

To absorb all the attention or interest of someone.

Examples

The complex puzzle engrossed him for hours.
She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell.
His attention was engrossed by the intricate details of the painting.

How to Use engrossed

engross in (prepositional phrase): To be completely absorbed in an activity or subject. — "The students were engrossed in their experiments."
engross someone (collocation): To capture someone's complete attention. — "The magician's tricks engrossed the audience."

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