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PREOCCUPYING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word preoccupying. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word preoccupying. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for PREOCCUPYING

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absorbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

alluring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

consuming
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• very strong; urgently felt

engaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting or delighting

engrossing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

entrancing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

fascinating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

• capturing interest as if by a spell

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

intriguing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disturbingly provocative

• capable of arousing interest or curiosity

mesmerizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

spellbinding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

Best Hypernyms For PREOCCUPYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for preoccupying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for ABSORBING

Words (24)
Phrases (8)