engrossing

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/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
To completely engage the attention of.“She seems to be completely engrossed in that book.”

noun

The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

adjective

Utterly consuming one's time and attention.“an engrossing documentary”

Related words

Synonyms

amound hoard corner the market inspissate absorbing fascinating riveting gripping interesting all-consuming engross'd overengrossed engaging absorbed overabsorbed full overoccupied rapt

Associated

melodrama beautifully rewarding entertainer rpg intriguing flaws suspense thriller compelling provocative clerk

Rhymes

prosing diagnosing dosing overdosing grossing go sing o sing solo sung

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