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engrossed

adjective

giving or marked by complete attention to

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
D
Contains
NG
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. giving or marked by complete attention to

    “that engrossed look of rapt delight”

adjective

  1. written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document

In context

Example Sentences

that engrossed look of rapt delight
enwrapped in dreams
{'source': 'Walter de la Mare', 'text': 'so intent on this fantastic … narrative that she hardly stirred'}
rapt with wonder
wrapped in thought

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