Synonyms for engrossing
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Utterly consuming one's time and attention.
an engrossing documentary
Example sentences
- fascinating It was a fascinating story, and he told it well.
- absorbing This book is so absorbing that I can't put it down.
- gripping She adjusted her stance before gripping the bat.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| engrossing | steady | |
| fascinating | rising | |
| absorbing | falling | |
| gripping | rising | |
| riveting | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- exciting3, engaging3, gripping2, riveting3
- 9 letters
- absorbing3
- 11 letters
- interesting3, fascinating4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exciting3 = 3 syllables).