SkyfireDict

engrossing   (TTS Sound)

The verb engross has 2 senses

• steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up -- (devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies")


• absorb, engross, engage, occupy -- (consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely")

The adj engrossing has 1 sense

• absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting -- (capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story")