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engrossing

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en·gross·ing  (n-grsng)
adj.
Occupying one's complete attention; wholly absorbing: listened to an engrossing symphony.
en·grossing·ly adv.
engrossing [ɪnˈgrəʊsɪŋ]
adj
so interesting as to occupy one's attention completely; absorbing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.engrossing - capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"
absorbing, fascinating, gripping, riveting
interesting - arousing or holding the attention
engrossing
Translations
engrossing [ɪnˈgrəʊsɪŋ] ADJ → absorbente
engrossing [ɪnˈgrəʊsɪŋ] adj [account, story, documentary] → passionnant(e); [subject] → passionnant(e)
engrossing
adj → fesselnd
engrossing [ɪnˈgrəʊsɪŋ] adj (study, game) → appassionante; (book) → avvincente
engrossing [ɪnˈgrəʊsɪŋ] adj (study, game) → appassionante; (book) → avvincente


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The original causes which dispose men to the things which I have mentioned are, taken in one manner, seven in number, in another they are more; two of which are the same with those that have been already mentioned: but influencing in a different manner; for profit and honour sharpen men against each other; not to get the possession of them for themselves (which was what I just now supposed), but when they see others, some justly, others [1302b] unjustly, engrossing them.
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