Engross

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

Definitions of engross

verb to absorb all the attention or interest of; to occupy completely

Example Sentences

A1 She was engrossed in her favorite book.

A2 The children were engrossed in the movie.

B1 I was engrossed in the conversation and didn't notice the time passing.

B2 The novel was so captivating that I was completely engrossed in it.

C1 The professor's lecture was so engrossing that the students were fully engaged throughout.

C2 The documentary was so engrossing that I couldn't tear myself away from the screen.

Examples of engross in a Sentence

formal The novel was so engrossing that I couldn't put it down.

informal I was completely engrossed in that movie last night.

slang I was totally engrossed in the gossip my friend was telling me.

figurative The beauty of the landscape engrossed my senses.

Grammatical Forms of engross

• past tense: engrossed
• plural: engrosses
• comparative: more engrossing
• superlative: most engrossing
• present tense: engross
• future tense: will engross
• perfect tense: have engrossed
• continuous tense: is engrossing
• singular: engross
• positive degree: engross
• infinitive: to engross
• gerund: engrossing
• participle: engrossed

Origin and Evolution of engross

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'engross' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'engrosser' which means to amass or gather into a large quantity.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'engross' was used in the context of accumulating goods or possessions. Over time, its meaning evolved to also include the act of absorbing or fully occupying someone's attention or interest.