engaging
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Meanings
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Adjective
Provoking interest or involvement, especially through interaction with others.
- "The teacher's engaging lecture kept the students focused."
- "The engaging personality of the actor made the audience connect with the character."
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Verb
To attract and hold someone's interest or attention.
- "The movie engaged the audience from the very beginning."
- "He engaged in a deep conversation with his friend."
Pronunciation
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/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
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Antonyms
disengage , boorish , rude , uncivil , uncivilised , boring , dull , unengaging , uninteresting
Synonyms
appealing , attractive , sweet , absorbing , compelling , engrossing , enthralling , interesting
Rhymes
Words rhyming with engagingarrange , change , rearrange , strange
Variants
List of all variants of engaging that leads to same resultengaging , engagingly , engage , engage in conversation , engaged , engaged in conversation , engages , engages in conversation , engaging in conversation , re-engage , re-engaged , re-engages , re-engaging , reengage , reengaged , reengages , reengaging , engage in , engaged in , engages in , engaging in , engage with , engaged with , engages with , engaging with
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).engagingly, more engaging
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French engager, meaning 'to pledge, engage, or occupy'. The word comes from en- 'in' + gager 'to pledge'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the longest engagement on record lasted for 80 years? A woman named Augusta and a man named Albert were engaged from 1788 to 1867!
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Engaging in physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can help improve mood and reduce stress.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Interesting: Related concept, synonym for engaging, meaning holding someone's attention and being attractive or enjoyable.
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Captivating: Related concept, synonym for engaging, meaning having the power to attract, fascinate, and hold someone's attention.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'engaging' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of characters and their ability to captivate the reader's attention. In art, engaging pieces often evoke strong emotions and encourage interaction from the viewer.
How to Memorize "engaging"
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visualize
- Imagine a teacher standing in front of a classroom, holding the students' attention with an interesting story or activity.
- Visualize yourself in a conversation with someone who is fully engaged and invested in the conversation. -
associate
- Associate the word 'engaging' with words like 'interesting', 'captivating', and 'attractive'.
- Associate the word with situations where you've been fully engaged in an activity or conversation. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym E-N-G-A-G-E: Exciting, New, Gripping, Attractive, Genuine, Entertaining.
- Create a mental image of an 'Engaging' person or situation.
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