adjective
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pleasing, charming, or winning
Other Word Forms
- engagingly adverb
- engagingness noun
- quasi-engaging adjective
- quasi-engagingly adverb
- unengaging adjective
Etymology
Origin of engaging
Example Sentences
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Today our exploration of space is engaging not only our enthusiasm but our patriotism.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Throughout his opinion, he refers to the software engaging in “communications” with the user.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Cameron took her foot off the gas in the second half of the contest but did finish with a flourish - engaging in the 10th to stamp her authority with some stinging hooks and uppercuts.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Its AI quirks "might indeed be actually part of the appeal, as they make it funnier, more bizarre, and potentially more engaging -- even if prone to mockery and hate-watching".
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Are they not engaging with the music or the questions?
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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