C1verbformalpsychologymedia
US/ɪnˈɡroʊs/
UK/ɪnˈɡrəʊs/
to hold all of someone's attention so that they notice nothing else
In context
The story engrossed the children for the whole afternoon.
A good puzzle can engross me for hours without my noticing.
Nothing could engross him more than a new chess problem.
Words that go with engross
verb + preposition
- be engrossed inShe was so engrossed in her book that she missed her stop.
- seemed to engrossThe game seemed to engross everyone in the room.
adverb + adjective
- completely engrossedThe kids were completely engrossed in the cartoon.
- deeply engrossedHe was so deeply engrossed in his work that he forgot lunch.
adjective + preposition
- engrossed in conversationThe two old friends were engrossed in conversation for hours.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was engrossed with the film.Correct: He was engrossed in the film.