engrossing
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verb (used with object)
1.
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb: Their discussion engrossed his attention. She is engrossed in her work.
2.
to write or copy in a clear, attractive, large script or in a formal manner, as a public document or record: to engross a deed.
3.
to acquire the whole of (a commodity), in order to control the market; monopolize.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English engros(s)en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form < Anglo-French engrosser, partly < Medieval Latin ingrossāre to thicken, write large and thick (Latin in- in-2 + gross(us) thick + -āre infinitive suffix); partly < Anglo-French, Middle French en gros in quantity, wholesale < Latin in + grossus; see gross
1275–1325; Middle English engros(s)en to gather in large quantities, draft (a will, etc.) in final form < Anglo-French engrosser, partly < Medieval Latin ingrossāre to thicken, write large and thick (Latin in- in-2 + gross(us) thick + -āre infinitive suffix); partly < Anglo-French, Middle French en gros in quantity, wholesale < Latin in + grossus; see gross
Related forms
en·gross·er, noun
re·en·gross, verb (used with object)
self-en·grossed, adjective
un·en·grossed, adjective
Synonyms
1. involve, immerse, engage.
1. involve, immerse, engage.
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engross (ɪnˈɡrəʊs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to occupy one's attention completely; absorb |
| 2. | to write or copy (manuscript) in large legible handwriting |
| 3. | law to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution |
| 4. | another word for corner |
| [C14 (in the sense: to buy up wholesale): from Old French en gros in quantity; C15 (in the sense: to write in large letters): probably from Medieval Latin ingrossāre; both from Latin grossus thick, | |
| en'grossed | |
| —adj | |
| engrossedly | |
| —adv | |
| en'grosser | |
| —n | |
| engrossing (ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| so interesting as to occupy one's attention completely; absorbing | |
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Word Origin & History
engross
c.1300, from O.Fr. en gros "in bulk, in a large quantity, at wholesale," as opposed to en detail. Figurative sense of "absorb the whole attention" is first attested 1709. A parallel engross, meaning "to write (something) in large letters," is from Anglo-Fr. engrosser, from O.Fr. en gros "in large (letters)."
Related: Engrossed; engrossing.
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Example sentences
But for tight, merciless tension and venom, the movie is uncommonly effective and engrossing.
Clouds of hashish smoke rolled through the tent, and the drumming injected the space with a thick, engrossing energy.
Though many had never used a camera before, all produced vivid, engrossing scenes of camp life.
One way was through folk art, an engrossing pastime for the maker and a continuing delight for the viewer.
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