Definitions

1. verb

to absorb the attention completely so as to exclude other objects or distractions

“The movie’s plot was so engrossing that I forgot to eat my lunch.”

2. verb

to fill completely, as a surface or a space

“The new wallpaper will engross the entire wall.”

3. verb

to occupy or engage the mind completely

“The math problem engrossed me for hours.”

4. noun

the state of being completely absorbed or engaged

“The engrossment of the audience was palpable.”