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ENGROSSING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Engrossing.

Engrossing - as an adjective satellite

Capable of arousing and holding the attention

Example: "A fascinating story"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absorbing14fascinating17gripping14riveting12

Engrossing - as a verb

To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

To completely engage the attention of.

Example: "She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."

To thicken; to condense.

To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

To amass.

Engrossing - as a noun

The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

Engrossing - as an adjective

Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

Example: "An engrossing documentary"

Example Sentences

"The engrossing novel kept me captivated until the last page."
"Her engrossing performance had the audience on the edge of their seats."
"The engrossing documentary shed light on an important social issue."
"I found the engrossing gameplay of the video game hard to put down."
"The engrossing lecture made a complex subject easy to understand."
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Word Game Points

Is ENGROSSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, engrossing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENGROSSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ENGROSSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, engrossing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENGROSSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ENGROSSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, engrossing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENGROSSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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