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engrossed

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore E words

having one's full attention absorbed or occupied by something

Word origin: From Old French en gros, in large, hence to write large or occupy wholly.

In a sentence

Engrossed in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing engrossed in a sentence.

She was so engrossed in the manuscript that she forgot to eat lunch.

So engrossed was she in the manuscript that she failed to notice the lecture hall emptying around her.

Synonyms
absorbedraptimmersedcaptivated
Antonyms
distractedindifferentbored
Usage & nuance

Using “engrossed” well

Engrossed describes total absorption, with attention fully consumed by something. It is stronger than merely interested and usually takes in: engrossed in a task.

Common questions

Questions about “engrossed

Engrossed (adjective) means having one's full attention absorbed or occupied by something
Here is engrossed used in an example sentence: "She was so engrossed in the manuscript that she forgot to eat lunch." Another example: "So engrossed was she in the manuscript that she failed to notice the lecture hall emptying around her."
Common synonyms for engrossed include absorbed, rapt, immersed, captivated.
Antonyms of engrossed include distracted, indifferent, bored.
Clusters with absorbed, rapt, immersed, and captivated in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms distracted, indifferent, and bored mark the contrast.
Yes. Engrossed is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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