engrossed

en·gross  (n-grs)

tr.v. en·grossed, en·gross·ing, en·gross·es

1. To occupy exclusively; absorb: A great novel engrosses the reader. See Synonyms at monopolize.

2. To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market).

3.

a. To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand.

b. To write or print the final draft of (an official document).

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[Middle English engrossen, to collect in large quantity, monopolize, from Old French engrossier, from en gros, in large quantity : en, in (from Latin in; see in-²) + gros, large; see gross. Sense 3, from Middle English engrossen, to make a finished copy of a legal document, from Anglo-Norman engrosser, from Medieval Latin ingrossre : Latin in-, in; see en-¹ + grossa, a copy in a large hand (from Late Latin grossus, thick).]

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en·grosser n.

en·grossment n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	engrossed - giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought" absorbed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped, captive attentive - (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
	2.	engrossed - written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document written - set down in writing in any of various ways; "written evidence"

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engrossed

adjective absorbed, lost, involved, occupied, deep, engaged, gripped, fascinated, caught up, intrigued, intent, preoccupied, immersed, riveted, captivated, enthralled, rapt

Translations

engrossed [ɪnˈgrəust] adj engrossed in → absorto en

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engrossed [ɪnˈgrəust] adj engrossed in → absorbé(e) par → plongé(e) dans

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engrossed [ɪnˈgrəust] adj engrossed in → vertieft in +acc

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engrossed [ɪnˈgrəust] adj engrossed in → assorbito(a) da, preso(a) da