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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Apart from being an engaging social media network for sharing virtual mood boards of your ideas, interests, and hobbies, Pinterest is also an excellent platform for earning money, even as a beginner. Enoch Omololu, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 The lesson here for e-commerce businesses is that prioritizing an engaging, relevant and a more personalized search experience can substantially increase conversion rates and overall site revenue. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025 Let the data guide your creative decisions, and watch how your campaigns become more engaging and effective. Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025 Series like Planet of Treasures and The History of Home take you on immersive journeys through time and across continents, all while presenting complex topics in a way that’s easy to follow and incredibly engaging. Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 3 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 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

engaging

adjective
en·​gag·​ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ
: having a very pleasing appearance or manner : attractive
engagingly adverb

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