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."

Synonyms of engrossed

Words with a similar meaning to engrossed:

• interest
• absorb
• captivate
• preoccupy
• rivet

Antonyms of engrossed

Words with the opposite meaning to engrossed:

• bore
• disinterest
• distract

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