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engaging

American  
[en-gey-jing] / ɛnˈgeɪ dʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. winning; attractive; pleasing.

    an engaging smile.

    Synonyms:
    agreeable, charming

engaging British  
/ ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. pleasing, charming, or winning

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Other Word Forms

  • engagingly adverb
  • engagingness noun
  • quasi-engaging adjective
  • quasi-engagingly adverb
  • unengaging adjective

Etymology

Origin of engaging

First recorded in 1665–75; engage + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Delrahim himself ramped up the pressure, touting Paramount’s messaging online and engaging in the deal talks, including by holding meetings with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. officials, including Rubio, have quietly been engaging with discussions with Cuban officials and intermediaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reddit users said that they had grown frustrated with the bot after it started talking about "memories of its mother" and engaging in "fake banter".

From BBC

Last year's negotiations failed to reach a broader agreement for a complete end to hostilities, with both side blaming each other for not engaging seriously with talks.

From BBC

“Opera Wars” is an unusual, if charming, book, written in a manner that is informal and engaging while addressing some matters that are beyond the concerns of a typical ticket buyer.

From The Wall Street Journal