engrossed
verb
Form of engross , past tense of engross.
Simple meaning
To completely engage the attention of.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihngrohstSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnɡˈɹoʊst
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of engross
To completely engage the attention of; to involve.
past tense of engross
To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
past tense of engross
To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
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This meaning: To completely engage the attention of; to involve.
Used this way, engrossed is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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