engaging C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #12933 Meanings 1 adj Holding your attention and interest; very interesting. I found her latest book to be a very engaging read. 2 adj Charming and attractive, especially in manner or personality. The new intern has a bright, engaging personality. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · holding your attention and... absorbingcompellingengrossingenthrallinginteresting 2 adj · charming and attractive,... appealingattractivesweet ↔ Opposites boorishboringdullrudeunciviluncivilisedunengaginguninteresting Word family Derived forms engaginglyengagingnessnonengagingunengaging Appears in Phrases (1) See all engaging frankness an appealing openness and willingness to speak honestly Adjective + noun Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # engaging **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 12933 ## Meanings 1. Holding your attention and interest; very interesting. 2. Charming and attractive, especially in manner or personality. ## Examples - I found her latest book to be a very engaging read. - The new intern has a bright, engaging personality. ## Antonyms - boorish - boring - dull - rude - uncivil - uncivilised - unengaging - uninteresting ## Derived Forms - engagingly - engagingness - nonengaging - unengaging ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown