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ENGROSSED

Pronunciation (US):

• ENGROSSED (adjective)
The adjective ENGROSSED has 2 senses:

1. giving or marked by complete attention to
2. written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document

Familiarity information: ENGROSSED used as an adjective is rare.

• ENGROSSED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Giving or marked by complete attention to

Synonyms:

absorbed; engrossed; intent; captive; wrapped; enwrapped

Context examples:

that engrossed look or rapt delight / then wrapped in dreams / so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred / rapt with wonder / wrapped in thought

Similar:

attentive ((often followed by 'to') giving care or attention)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document

Similar:

written (set down in writing in any of various ways)

"Kill two birds with one stone."
(English proverb)
"The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives."
(Native American proverb, Sioux)
"If there's no choice but advice, ask for the decisiveness of an advisor or the advice of a decisive person."
(Arabic proverb)
"Creaking carts last longest."
(Dutch proverb)

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