engaging
adjective
en·gag·ing
in-ˈgā-jiŋ 
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: tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
an engaging smile
Examples of engaging in a Sentence
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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McCoist is his usual wide-eyed, engaging, cheery and very listenable self, eulogising over PSG’s masterclass.
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Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
These events, often held in vibrant and relaxed settings, offer a blend of flavorful food and premium cannabis, allowing attendees to indulge in both culinary delights and recreational use of cannabis in a socially engaging environment.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Additionally, the show drags on endlessly and would have been more engaging if it weren’t stretched across eight lengthy episodes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
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Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 1 June 2025
On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 May 2025
These events, often held in vibrant and relaxed settings, offer a blend of flavorful food and premium cannabis, allowing attendees to indulge in both culinary delights and recreational use of cannabis in a socially engaging environment.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Additionally, the show drags on endlessly and would have been more engaging if it weren’t stretched across eight lengthy episodes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engaging. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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