adj · noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
/ɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
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rhymes with -eɪdʒɪŋ
CMU ARPABET:EH0 N G EY1 JH IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Tending to engage attention or interest; engrossing, interesting; enthralling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
I found her latest book to be a very engaging read.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Charming; attractive, especially of a manner or behaviour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The new intern has a bright, engaging personality.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
The act of engaging with something; engagement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
present participle and gerund of engage
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
attracting or delighting
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
an engaging frankness
a piquant face with large appealing eyes
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: piquant
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
20 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Bulgarian:
интересен
(interesen)
— that engages; engrossing
Bulgarian:
привлекателен
(privlekatelen)
— that engages; engrossing