engaging — charming and attractive; holding one's attention or interest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: charming and attractive; holding one's attention or interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The professor's engaging lectures made even the most boring topics feel like exciting adventures.
- His engaging personality was so powerful that even his pet goldfish seemed to listen when he talked.
- The book was so engaging that I forgot to eat dinner and accidentally stayed up until 3 AM.
engaging
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/]
charming and attractive; holding one's attention or interest
Her engaging storytelling makes every kid lean forward with wide eyes.
The speaker gave an engaging presentation that encouraged the audience to engage with the topic and ask questions. (Think of the word family: ENGAGE → ENGAGING)
The engaging storyteller was entertaining and fascinating, so the children listened until the very end.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'engage,' which comes from Old French 'engager' meaning 'to pledge or bind.' The suffix '-ing' transforms it into a present participle or adjective form.
Breakdown
en- (cause to be) + gage (pledge, from Old French gage) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = engaging
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's engaging lectures made even the most boring topics feel like exciting adventures.”
“His engaging personality was so powerful that even his pet goldfish seemed to listen when he talked.”
“The book was so engaging that I forgot to eat dinner and accidentally stayed up until 3 AM.”
“She has an engaging way of explaining complex problems that makes everyone understand easily.”
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