Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
engrossed
adjective
/ɪnˈɡroʊst/
Definition
To be completely absorbed or occupied in something.
Examples
- She was engrossed in her book and didn’t notice the time passing.
- The students were engrossed in the lecture, hanging on every word the professor said.
Meaning
When someone is engrossed, they are so focused on a task or activity that they are unaware of anything else happening around them.
Synonyms
- absorbed
- immersed
- occupied
- engaged
- wrapped up
