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

Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 For years, Overland Park has been working on a long-range plan to transform Central Overland Park into a more walkable, vibrant and engaging space for residents, workers and visitors. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

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Engaging Outside Experts The for-profit world is excellent at engaging outsourced expertise to build their teams. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 These movements take joints through active ranges of motion, lengthening and engaging muscles to support and control movement. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engaging

Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging

Adjective

In the eyes of powerful players such as Europe and the United States, Brazil was an appealing place for investment and a growing force in multilateral diplomacy.

— MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Any growth initiatives had to be funded through partners’ capital – hardly an appealing prospect for those same partners – which resulted in a long period of low growth into new business lines.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

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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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The Horned Frogs were aided by BYU’s offensive line committing multiple penalties and having multiple low snaps to Bachmeier, but even without BYU’s mistakes, the Horned Frogs routinely disrupted BYU’s offensive rhythm.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
Johnson does good work committing to the bit here, too, barreling forward despite her friends’ alarm and disapproval.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of committing

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In recent years, the local economy has improved as the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base expanded, now directly employing 38,000 people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
That expands the number of platforms capable of employing the system during defensive or offensive operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of employing

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The company began ramping up manufacturing and hiring earlier this year.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
Hospitals bolster their side by hiring risk adjustment specialists and employing AI tools, while health insurers hire payment integrity specialists and employ different AI tools.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiring

Adjective

Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The biopic centers on charismatic auto industry executive Sergio Marchionne, played by Pierfrancesco Favino, who saved Fiat from the brink of bankruptcy.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026