engaging

Pluralengagings

1. 1
   adjective

   Interesting enough to hold your attention and make you want more.

   Like a game you can't stop playing once you start.

   The teacher made the lesson so engaging that no one watched the clock.

   Her new book is engaging from the very first page.

   Similarabsorbing, engrossing, compelling, captivating, gripping

   Oppositeboring, dull, tedious, uninteresting

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2. 2
   adjective

   Pleasant and friendly in a way that makes people like you.

   Like a friendly neighbor who always makes you feel welcome.

   He has an engaging smile that puts everyone at ease.

   She is warm and engaging, so people open up to her quickly.

   Similarcharming, appealing, winning, attractive, likable

   Oppositeunappealing, off-putting, unattractive, repellent

3. 3
   verb

   The -ing form of engage. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

   The teacher is engaging the whole class with a hands-on experiment.

   Engaging with new people can feel scary at first.

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4. 4
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The act of taking part in something or giving it your attention.

   Like stepping into a conversation instead of standing back and watching.

   The engaging of the brakes came too late to stop the car.

   Her engaging with the project showed real commitment.

   Similarinvolvement, participation

   Oppositedisengagement

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