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engrossing

/ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
en · gross · ing /ɪn · ˈɡroʊs · ɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. absorbing all one''s attention or interest
中文释义
引人入胜的
Significado en Español
absorbente, cautivador
한국어 뜻
매혹적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
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Example Sentence

The novel was so engrossing I read it in one night.

这本小说太引人入胜了,我一晚就读完了。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “engrossing”:

  1. A captivating
  2. B dull
  3. C tedious
  4. D boring
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A — captivating. “engrossing” means adj. absorbing all one''s attention or interest

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ mystery novel kept her reading late into the quiet night.

  1. A dull
  2. B engrossing
  3. C boring
  4. D tedious
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B — engrossing. “engrossing” means adj. absorbing all one''s attention or interest

Common questions about “engrossing”

What does “engrossing” mean?

engrossing — adj. absorbing all one''s attention or interest. In Chinese: 引人入胜的.

How do you pronounce “engrossing”?

engrossing is pronounced /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: en · gross · ing.

How do you use “engrossing” in a sentence?

The novel was so engrossing I read it in one night. (这本小说太引人入胜了,我一晚就读完了。)

What are synonyms for “engrossing”?

absorbing, captivating, fascinating — all close in meaning to engrossing (adj. absorbing all one''s attention or interest).

Is “engrossing” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. engrossing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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