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engaging

[/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/]
adjective
envolvente
1. Attracting and holding the interest or attention of someone
The speaker gave an engaging presentation that kept the audience entertained.
O palestrante fez uma apresentação envolvente que manteve o público entretido.
2. Charming and attractive in manner or personality
She has an engaging smile that makes everyone feel welcome.
Ela tem um sorriso envolvente que faz todos se sentirem bem-vindos.
3. Present participle of 'engage' - to involve oneself or participate actively
He is engaging in community service work.
Ele está se envolvendo em trabalho de serviço comunitário.
NYC Slang
fire (when describing something really engaging/interesting)
Synonyms
captivatinginterestingcharmingappealingalluringfascinating
Antonyms
boringdulltediousuninterestingrepellent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envolvente
most common translation
Brazil
interessante
alternative when referring to something that captures interest
Portugal
cativante
preferred in European Portuguese for charming/captivating sense
Portugal
envolvente
also used for engaging/involving sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

engaging in conversation
engaging with the community
engaging someone's attention
an engaging personality
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