engaging

adjective

en·​gag·​ing in-ˈgā-jiŋ How to pronounce engaging (audio)
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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
engagingly adverb

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
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To maximize engagement, tailor content according to platform-specific best practices: • Instagram And TikTok: Focus on visually engaging content, reels and stories. Kurt Allen, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 But in three and a half months, with an engaging blend of hot and cold, Pereira has put Wolves 12 points clear of the bottom three. Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025 Dom Amore consistently produces accurate and engaging content maintaining quality under pressure. Ralph Loomis, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025 What’s more, many law enforcement and legal experts wonder whether the mere presence of cameras changes how the police behave, twisting the truth for the sole purpose of a more engaging narrative. Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of engaging was in 1673

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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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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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