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engaging

en·gag·ing

engaging

 
pronunciation:
ihn geI jIng
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: able to attract and hold one's interest; charming; pleasing; attractive.
He has an engaging manner.The book is extremely engaging right from the beginning.
synonyms:
absorbing, attractive, catching, charming, interesting, prepossessing, winning, winsome
antonyms:
loathsome, repellent
similar words:
agreeable, appealing, delightful, disarming, fascinating, fetching, intriguing, likable
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derivations: engagingly (adv.), engagingness (n.)