engrossing

[ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ]

adjective

envolvente

1. Capturing and holding someone's attention completely; fascinating and absorbing

The engrossing novel kept me reading until midnight.

O romance envolvente me manteve lendo até a meia-noite.

2. Demanding full concentration; occupying one's mind entirely

She found the research work engrossing and lost track of time.

Ela achou o trabalho de pesquisa envolvente e perdeu a noção do tempo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

envolvente

Most commonly used term

General Brazilian

fascinante

Alternative, equally common

Portugal

cativante

Preferred in Portugal; more literary usage

Portugal

envolvente

Also acceptable in Portugal

page-turner (engrossing book)

can't put it down (engrossing activity)

held my attention (kept me engrossed)

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