- present participle of engross.
engrossing
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Jack Thorne, who co-wrote last year’s prize-winning “Adolescence,” returns with another story of fractured childhood with an admirable, engrossing new adaptation of William Golding’s much-taught novel of boy castaways, “The Lord of the Flies.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Colorful illustrations by Ruby Warnecke will heighten young readers’ appreciation for these engrossing creatures of legend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Northampton were given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres as they came out on top of an engrossing contest to book their place in the quarter-finals.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Martin Scorsese All the Films” is filled with such morsels, making for an engrossing book—provided you don’t mind the occasional political asides.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
I found my work in the South Side Boys’ Club deeply engrossing.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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