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engrossing

adjective

Capable of arousing and holding the attention

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
G
Contains
NG
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Capable of arousing and holding the attention

    “A fascinating story”

In context

Example Sentences

A fascinating story

Similar words

Synonyms

absorbingfascinatinggrippingriveting

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