Engrossed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Engrossed

Engrossed (verb)

to copy or write in a large hand
to prepare the usually final handwritten or printed text of (an official document)
to purchase large quantities of (as for speculation)

Engrossed (adjective)

completely engrossed or absorbed with oneself

Engrossed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

having the mind fixed on something

"I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time"

similar: absorbed, attentive, deep, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt, all ears

related: engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, hypnotized, mesmerized, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake

opposite: absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused

near: daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested

Engrossed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to hold the attention of

"a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending"

similar: absorbed, bemused, busied, caught up, engaged, enthralled, enwrapped, fascinated, gripped, immersed, interested, intrigued, involved, occupied, caught one's eye

related: allured, attracted, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, obsessed, hypnotized, mesmerized, distracted, preoccupied, hogged, monopolized

near: bored, jaded, palled, tired, wearied

Related Entry: Engross (verb)

Engross is a different word from Engrossed. The synonyms below are for engross, not for engrossed.

to hold the attention of

"a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending"

similar: absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, enthrall, enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy, catch one's eye

related: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess, hypnotize, mesmerize, distract, preoccupy, hog, monopolize

near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary

Related Entry: Self-engrossed (adjective)

Self-engrossed is a different word from Engrossed. The synonyms below are for self-engrossed, not for engrossed.

as in selfish, self-centered

similar: self-absorbed, self-centered, self-concerned, self-infatuated, self-interested, self-involved, selfish, self-obsessed, self-seeking, domineering, high-handed, imperious, boastful, braggart, bragging, confident, self-assured, self-confident, sure, audacious, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, cheeky, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, overbold, pert, sassy, saucy, cavalier, disdainful, haughty, lordly, pretentious, snobbish, stuck-up, supercilious, superior, arrogant, bumptious, complacent, conceited, egoistic, egomaniacal, egotistic, high-and-mighty, highfalutin, high-hat, hoity-toity, important, overweening, pompous, prideful, proud, self-asserting, self-assertive, self-complacent, self-conceited, self-important, self-satisfied, smug, uppity, vain, vainglorious, bold, familiar, forward, free, immodest, overfamiliar, presuming, presumptuous

opposite: modest, unassuming, demure, down-to-earth, humble, lowly, meek, unassertive, unpretentious, bashful, mousy, retiring, shy, timid, timorous, diffident, self-doubting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Engrossed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Engrossed:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Engrossed

Words with the opposite meaning of Engrossed:

absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused

Related Words for Engrossed

Near Antonyms of Engrossed

daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, bored, jaded, palled, tired, wearied

Word Forms of Engrossed

Inflections: engrossing, engrosses

Derived words: engrosser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Engrossed

Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser to put (a legal document) in final form, from Medieval Latin ingrossare, from in grossam (put) into final form, literally, (written) in large (letter)

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Engrossed

self-engrossed

Frequently Asked Questions about Engrossed

What does "Engrossed" mean?

"Engrossed" means to copy or write in a large hand. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to copy or write in a large hand. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Engrossed"?

Other words for "Engrossed" include absorbed, attentive, deep, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent and observant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Engrossed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Engrossed"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Engrossed". Common alternatives include absorbed, attentive, deep, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt and all ears.

What is the opposite of "Engrossed"?

Antonyms of "Engrossed" include absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed and unfocused. Near antonyms include daydreaming, dreamy, faraway and foggy.

How do you use "Engrossed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Engrossed" in a sentence: "I was too engrossed in the book to notice the time"; "a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending".

Is "Engrossed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Engrossed" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Engrossed"?

"Engrossed" is pronounced /in-ˈgrōs/ as a verb and /ˌself-in-ˈgrōst/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as en·gross.

What is the origin of the word "Engrossed"?

"Engrossed" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French engrosser to put (a legal document) in final form, from Medieval Latin ingrossare, from in grossam (put) into final form, literally, (written) in large (letter). First known use: 15th century.