engrossed

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Learn the meaning of engrossed with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

engrossed

(adjective)

Meaning

fully absorbed or focused on something

Example

"She was so engrossed in her book that she lost track of time."

Synonyms

absorbedengagedcaptivated

Antonyms

distracteduninterested

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'engros', meaning to absorb fully.
Related word forms
  • verb: engross
  • noun: engrossment

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