Vocabulary Entry

engrossed

|verb • adjective

verb

To occupy the attention completely.

Example Sentences

"She was so engrossed in her book that she lost track of time."

"The movie was so engrossing that the entire audience was silent."

"He became engrossed in his work and forgot to eat lunch."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The engrossed kids watched the puppet show with wide eyes."

"His engrossed expression showed how much he enjoyed the lecture."

"She spoke in an engrossed tone that kept everyone listening."