engrossed
About 1.18 uses per million words.
Meaning
- verb simple past and past participle of engross
- adjective Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.
The children were engrossed by the story.
- adjective Finalized, written in large letters.
Similar words
absorbed attentive intent rapt written wrapped enwrapped adsorbed immersed captivated
Often followed by
in by with the and his all on him
Word family
engross engrosser engrossers engrosses engrossing
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