adj

engaging

ihn-GAYD-zhihng

adj

Holding someone's attention or interest; charming.

"The professor had an engaging way of explaining complex ideas."

"It was an engaging novel from start to finish."

How to Use Engaging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInteresting and attention-grabbing, in a pleasant way.

Common pairings

engaging story engaging personality highly engaging

more engaging comparative, engagings plural, most engaging superlative

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The professor had an _____ way of explaining complex ideas.

boring dull unengaging uninteresting boorish rude uncivil uncivilised

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boring dull unengaging uninteresting boorish rude uncivil uncivilised crude slow light beautiful