ENGAGING Synonyms: 224 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈgā-jiŋ

Definition of engaging

as in appealing

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe

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as in interesting

holding the attention or provoking interest a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours

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engaging

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verb

present participle of engage

as in intriguing

to hold the attention of the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening

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as in facing

to enter into contest or conflict with the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy

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as in committing

to obligate by prior agreement we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital

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reneging

as in employing

to provide with a paying job the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate

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as in hiring

to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom

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Recent Examples of engaging

Adjective

The 2010s produced far more watchable, engaging Test cricket than the run-laden 2000s, thanks in no small part to a shift in pitch preparation. — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Qualley, who keeps getting better with each role, makes for an engaging companion for Hig, both not ready to give up on life. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Plessi was best known for engaging history and tradition with the digital, creating installations that took on an architecture of their own. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 In 1988, for instance, Khomeini finally agreed to end his war with Iraq after the United States began engaging Iranian naval ships in direct skirmishes, leading him to fear that Reagan might formally align with Saddam Hussein’s regime. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging

Adjective

Clean windows bring more light into a home and make the view more appealing.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
South Korea created a system that catches things early, making a Seoul wellness trip highly appealing for international visitors.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy Join 350,000+ subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026

Definition of intriguing

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Chancellor Julio Frenk announced the move Monday afternoon in an email to the UCLA community, framing the change around the financial challenges facing an athletic department trying to adapt to a rapidly changing college sports landscape.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
From a retail perspective, Bryan Gildenberg, managing director of Retail Cities, pointed to the changing competitive landscape facing Shein.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of facing

Verb

The country is also placing its hopes on automation, with the government committing 1 billion Singapore dollars ($787 million) to public AI research from 2026 to 2030.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Always check industry average rates and lender rates before committing to a mortgage lender.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of committing

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Through the new focus on South Miami-Dade, Beasley also wants employers to understand the benefits of employing people from the area.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
The idea of employing microbes to transform waste carbon into something useful is far from novel.

— Mike McRae August 28, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of employing

Verb

Cover letters that make clear the candidate understands the role can help hiring managers decide between similarly qualified candidates.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Call The Pros Finally, if all else fails, hiring a pest control service can be a great way to get the pigeon situation under control for good.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiring

Adjective

So much so that a charismatic friend (Holly Sabiston) in Austin, Texas, put me in touch with another friend of hers, Laura Dunn, who was making a documentary film about Wendell and his vision.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Based on its trailer, Wild Horse Nine, which premieres in competition on September 3, seems to find McDonagh back in his sweet spot, helming a pitch-black comedy about two charismatic men wrestling with their dark pasts.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026