Engross
verb
To completely occupy or grab someone's attention.
I was so engrossed in the novel that I did not hear the doorbell.
Often appears as...
- engross in
- engross with
verb
To write or draw in a clear and large way.
The constitution is engrossed with precise legal language.
Often appears as...
- engross in
- engross with
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Formal
Academic
verb
To completely occupy or grab someone's attention.
I was so engrossed in the novel that I did not hear the doorbell.
Often appears as...
- engross in
- engross with
verb
To write or draw in a clear and large way.
The constitution is engrossed with precise legal language.
Often appears as...
- engross in
- engross with
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Full Attention
Use 'engross' when something fully captures someone's attention, not just a part of it.
The magician's performance was so engaging that the entire audience was engrossed.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Involvement
'Engross' often signals deep mental involvement in the activity.
She was engrossed in her research, forgetting about the time.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Aspect
Using 'engross' usually implies the state is temporary and related to a specific activity.
He was engrossed in solving the puzzle all morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Full Attention
Use 'engross' when something fully captures someone's attention, not just a part of it.
The magician's performance was so engaging that the entire audience was engrossed.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Involvement
'Engross' often signals deep mental involvement in the activity.
She was engrossed in her research, forgetting about the time.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Aspect
Using 'engross' usually implies the state is temporary and related to a specific activity.
He was engrossed in solving the puzzle all morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Full Attention
Use 'engross' when something fully captures someone's attention, not just a part of it.
The magician's performance was so engaging that the entire audience was engrossed.
Pro Tip 2/3Deep Involvement
'Engross' often signals deep mental involvement in the activity.
She was engrossed in her research, forgetting about the time.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporal Aspect
Using 'engross' usually implies the state is temporary and related to a specific activity.
He was engrossed in solving the puzzle all morning.
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The difference between...
always learn from others. Never cease trying to be the best you can be -- that's under your control. If you get too engrossed and involved and concerned in regard to the things over which you have no control, it will adversely affect the things over which you have control. Then I ran across this simple verse that said,
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True success - John...
that's under your control and if you get too engrossed involved and concerned in regard to the things over which you have no control it will adversely affect the things over which you have control then I ran across a simple verse that said at God's footstool to confess the poor soul
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else who's not looking for owls yeah well we're always looking for owls owls would be nice we had the pill spotted and potentially even a barred eyelid calling earlier but we were too engrossed in our zebra
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The difference between...
always learn from others. Never cease trying to be the best you can be -- that's under your control. If you get too engrossed and involved and concerned in regard to the things over which you have no control, it will adversely affect the things over which you have control. Then I ran across this simple verse that said,
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True success - John...
that's under your control and if you get too engrossed involved and concerned in regard to the things over which you have no control it will adversely affect the things over which you have control then I ran across a simple verse that said at God's footstool to confess the poor soul
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Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...
else who's not looking for owls yeah well we're always looking for owls owls would be nice we had the pill spotted and potentially even a barred eyelid calling earlier but we were too engrossed in our zebra
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Quote examples
Stana Katic
Canadian Actress
Regardless of any experiences in the past, for me it really is important to be engrossed in as much of the creative process as I possibly can. I was surprised with how much the eight years I spent on 'Castle' actually serviced that. I ended up, in a way, having a free education on that show.
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Butch Trucks
American Musician
To be honest, I don't listen to much music! I've been so engrossed in it my whole life that when I drive around in my car, I'll listen to college lectures on philosophy and literature and world history, things like that, to kind of catch up on the college experience I missed.
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Ashwin Sanghi
Indian Author
I remember how a man once got in touch with me to tell me that he was so engrossed in my book that he had to take a day off from work just so that he could finish reading it. Such kind of responses from my readers is extremely endearing, and it keeps me going.
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Andrew Yang
American Public Servant
It's easy to see how non-profits become engrossed in catering to donors, which may or may not be the best thing at all times, while if a company is ultra-engaged with its customers, it's universally positive and helpful.
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Joan D. Vinge
American Author
I wanted to show those characters discovering it is possible to find common ground, as they make their way through a plotline that I hope is engrossing enough to keep the reader a willing participant.
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Elizabeth Blackwell
American Scientist
I must have something to engross my thoughts, some object in life which will fill this vacuum, and prevent this sad wearing away of the heart.
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Andie MacDowell
American Actress
I'm always reading several books at the same time, depending on how deeply engrossed in it I am, if it's fiction and if it captures me.
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Paul Allen
American Businessman
Technology is notorious for engrossing people so much that they don't always focus on balance and enjoy life at the same time.
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Riya Sen
Indian Actress
Nothing really bothers me. I'm too engrossed in my own world to care less.
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Sheila Hancock
There is always something to engross you in life.
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Stana Katic
Canadian Actress
Regardless of any experiences in the past, for me it really is important to be engrossed in as much of the creative process as I possibly can. I was surprised with how much the eight years I spent on 'Castle' actually serviced that. I ended up, in a way, having a free education on that show.
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Butch Trucks
American Musician
To be honest, I don't listen to much music! I've been so engrossed in it my whole life that when I drive around in my car, I'll listen to college lectures on philosophy and literature and world history, things like that, to kind of catch up on the college experience I missed.
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Ashwin Sanghi
Indian Author
I remember how a man once got in touch with me to tell me that he was so engrossed in my book that he had to take a day off from work just so that he could finish reading it. Such kind of responses from my readers is extremely endearing, and it keeps me going.
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Andrew Yang
American Public Servant
It's easy to see how non-profits become engrossed in catering to donors, which may or may not be the best thing at all times, while if a company is ultra-engaged with its customers, it's universally positive and helpful.
Quote examples
Joan D. Vinge
American Author
I wanted to show those characters discovering it is possible to find common ground, as they make their way through a plotline that I hope is engrossing enough to keep the reader a willing participant.
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Elizabeth Blackwell
American Scientist
I must have something to engross my thoughts, some object in life which will fill this vacuum, and prevent this sad wearing away of the heart.
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Andie MacDowell
American Actress
I'm always reading several books at the same time, depending on how deeply engrossed in it I am, if it's fiction and if it captures me.
Quote examples
Paul Allen
American Businessman
Technology is notorious for engrossing people so much that they don't always focus on balance and enjoy life at the same time.
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Riya Sen
Indian Actress
Nothing really bothers me. I'm too engrossed in my own world to care less.
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Sheila Hancock
There is always something to engross you in life.
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