engrossed
/ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/
Meanings
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Adjective or verb
Absorbed or deeply involved in a task, activity, or subject.
- "He was engrossed in his work."
- "The book was so engrossing that she read it all night."
Synonyms
amound , hoard , corner the market , inspissate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with engrosseddrowsed , enchanted , surprised , devised
Variants
List of all variants of engrossed that leads to same resultengross , engrossed , engrosser , engrossers , engrosses , engrossing , self-engrossed
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old French word 'engroser', meaning 'to swallow up' or 'to absorb'.
Trivia
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The term 'engrossed' was also used in the past to describe a document that had been signed and sealed, making it legally binding.
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The word engrossed is often used in the context of printing to describe a document that has been printed on large sheets of paper and then folded and bound into a book.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
absorbed: Having been taken in or taken up by something, often used to describe a feeling of being engrossed in a task or activity.
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immersed: Being completely involved or absorbed in something, often used interchangeably with engrossed.
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.Engrossed has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters who are deeply immersed in their work or in a particular situation. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov is engrossed in his thoughts and plans, leading him to commit a murder.
How to Memorize "engrossed"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of being completely absorbed in a task or activity, such as someone reading a book with a focused expression or someone working on a complex puzzle.
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associate
- Associate the word engrossed with the feeling of being completely absorbed in something, such as the feeling of losing track of time when engaged in a favorite hobby.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'EAT' to remember the meaning of engrossed: 'E' for 'Engaged', 'A' for 'Absorbed', and 'T' for 'Thoughtfully'.
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