Engrossed

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

Definitions of engrossed

adjective having one's attention fully absorbed by something; fascinated

Example Sentences

A1 She was engrossed in a book and didn't hear the phone ring.

A2 The children were engrossed in their game and didn't notice the time passing.

B1 He was so engrossed in his work that he forgot to eat lunch.

B2 The audience was completely engrossed in the performance, not wanting it to end.

C1 The novel was so engrossing that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

C2 She was engrossed in a deep conversation with the renowned scientist, hanging on his every word.

Examples of engrossed in a Sentence

formal She was so engrossed in the novel that she didn't hear the doorbell ring.

informal I was completely engrossed in that movie, I didn't even notice you come in.

slang I was totally engrossed in that game, I didn't realize how much time had passed.

figurative His mind was engrossed in thoughts of the future, unable to focus on the present moment.

Grammatical Forms of engrossed

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

Origin and Evolution of engrossed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'engrossed' originated from the Old French word 'engrosser' meaning to amass or accumulate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'engrossed' has evolved to signify being completely absorbed or focused on something, often to the exclusion of everything else.