engaging
adjective
en·gag·ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ 
en-
: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
Synonyms
Examples of engaging in a Sentence
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
Recent Examples on the Web
But what is actually more engaging is the way that same headiness manifests itself musically: There’s tons of ear candy for music geeks here.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Intuitive, engaging, fast, and incredibly helpful in leading customers to the right product.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In terms of event marketing, accurate data can inform everything from the format for your event and the types of speakers who would be most engaging to which city/venue would be most successful and the best ways to follow up with your audience.
—Sonali Nair, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But creating engaging videos is just the first step.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
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Brisk and engaging, this 2014 novel invites readers to the set of a popular sitcom in 1960s London.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
The solid bass provided by dual woofers along the back panel lends some body and punch to the sound, while the midrange and treble drivers are suitably clear and engaging, if not pristine.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
Tips from sleep experts Visualize relaxation: Envisioning a pleasant and engaging environment does work for many people and is most successful when all five senses are involved.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
In educational settings, virtual reality (VR) headsets provide immersive experiences that can make learning more engaging.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
Intuitive, engaging, fast, and incredibly helpful in leading customers to the right product.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In terms of event marketing, accurate data can inform everything from the format for your event and the types of speakers who would be most engaging to which city/venue would be most successful and the best ways to follow up with your audience.
—Sonali Nair, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But creating engaging videos is just the first step.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Funny Girl by Nick Hornby Funny Girl $18 AMAZON
Brisk and engaging, this 2014 novel invites readers to the set of a popular sitcom in 1960s London.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2024
The solid bass provided by dual woofers along the back panel lends some body and punch to the sound, while the midrange and treble drivers are suitably clear and engaging, if not pristine.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
Tips from sleep experts Visualize relaxation: Envisioning a pleasant and engaging environment does work for many people and is most successful when all five senses are involved.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
In educational settings, virtual reality (VR) headsets provide immersive experiences that can make learning more engaging.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1673, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near engaging
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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engaging
adjective
en·gag·ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ
: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive
engagingly
adverb
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