adj
engrossed
ehn-GROHST
adj
1
So absorbed in something that nothing else gets your attention.
"He was so engrossed in the novel that he missed his stop."
"She stayed engrossed in the puzzle for hours."
How to Use Engrossed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCompletely absorbed or wrapped up in something.
Common pairings
engrossed in a book
engrossed in conversation
totally engrossed
Word Forms
more engrossed comparative, most engrossed superlative
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He was so _____ in the novel that he missed his stop.