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- DictionaryEn·gross·ment/inˈɡrōsmənt/
noun
- 1. the final version of a legal document, especially a deed or statute.
: the state of being absorbed or occupied : preoccupation. Synonyms. absorption. attention. concentration. enthrallment. immersion. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of engrossment in a Sentence. my engrossment in the video game made me lose track of time.
a feeling of great interest that makes you give something all of your attention: I watched the show with total engrossment. engrossment in She was made more and more uncomfortable by their cosy laughing and engrossment in her medical report.
Engrossment definition: the act of engrossing. . See examples of ENGROSSMENT used in a sentence.
noun. complete attention; intense mental effort. synonyms: absorption, concentration, immersion. see more. the concentration of attention or energy on something. the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation. noun. the mental state of being preoccupied by something. synonyms: absorption, preoccupancy, preoccupation.
1. To occupy exclusively; absorb: a novel that engrosses every reader. 2. To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market). 3. a. To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand. b. To write or print the final draft of (an official document).
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun engrossment. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Find 8 different ways to say ENGROSSMENT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
Engrossment is the state or quality of being completely absorbed, occupied, or captivated both mentally and physically by something such as in a task, an object, or a process. It often involves deep concentration or complete involvement that can make the person oblivious to other things.
: to take or engage the whole attention of : occupy completely. ideas that have engrossed the minds of scholars for generations. engrosser noun. Synonyms. absorb. bemuse. busy. catch up. engage. enthrall. enwrap. fascinate.
en•gross•ment. Pronunciation: (en-grōs'munt), [key] — n. the act of engrossing. the state of being engrossed or absorbed: to read with engrossment. an engrossed copy of a document. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: engrossment (Thesaurus) engrossing engulf. Trending.
