engrossed English

Meaning engrossed meaning

What does engrossed mean?

engrossed

— adjective (= intent, wrapped) 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

— adjective written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document

Synonyms engrossed synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as engrossed?

engrossed English » English

absorbed

engaged

preoccupied

occupied

immersed

busy

rapt

enwrapped

captive

wrapped

thoughtful

meditative

intent

wise

wholehearted

thinking

seized

profound

philosophical

pensive

overwhelmed

overcome

lost in thought

involved

fussy

full

fidgety

fair

enthusiastic

deep

concentration

concentrated

captivated

active

Topics engrossed topics

What do people use engrossed to talk about?

Language and thought Emotion Feel good Interested

Obsessed

• What words describe someone who feels obsessed?
  obsessed absorbed captivated engrossed enthralled fascinated intrigued mesmerized spellbound be all ears

Language and thought Soul, spirit Mental state

Attention

• What words refer to paying too much attention to something?
  be engrossed in be wrapped up in be absorbed in be immersed in immerse yourself in preoccupied