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engrossing

Divide engrossing into syllables:

en · gross · ing

How to pronounce engrossing:

Synonyms for engrossing:

absorbing
amazing
amusing
arresting
captivating
compelling
consuming
engaging
entertaining
enthralling
exciting
fascinating
gripping
inspiring
interesting
intriguing
involving
provocative
riveting

Antonyms for engrossing:

arid
bad
badly-written
banal
big yawn
bland
boring
bromidic
characterless
charmless
colorless
colourless
common
commonplace
dead
deadening
deadly dull
depressing
disagreeable
disgusting
dismal
drab
draggy
dramatic
dreary
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