engrossing — so interesting or exciting that it holds all your attention
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so interesting or exciting that it holds all your attention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The cooking show was so engrossing that I burned my own dinner while watching it.
- Her engrossing presentation kept everyone awake during the after-lunch meeting.
- The video game was so engrossing that he forgot to eat, sleep, and even blink.
engrossing
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/]
so interesting or exciting that it holds all your attention
The mystery novel was so engrossing she forgot her tea went cold.
Engrossing code keeps processing and progressing!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin grossus meaning 'thick' or 'coarse,' the word evolved through Old French engrosser. Originally used in commercial contexts to describe buying goods in bulk or wholesale, it metaphorically extended to mean monopolizing or completely occupying someone's attention, as merchants would monopolize entire stocks of merchandise.
Breakdown
en- (completely, thoroughly) + gross (from Latin grossus, meaning bulk or thick/large quantities) + -ing (present participle, forming adjective). The prefix en- intensifies the sense of complete occupation or absorption of attention.
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📝Examples
“The cooking show was so engrossing that I burned my own dinner while watching it.”
“Her engrossing presentation kept everyone awake during the after-lunch meeting.”
“The video game was so engrossing that he forgot to eat, sleep, and even blink.”
“She found the historical documentary surprisingly engrossing despite her usual dislike of history.”
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