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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.
Synonyms
absorbingcaptivatingfascinatingcompellinggrippingenthrallingrivetinginteresting
Antonyms
boringdulltediousuninterestingmundane

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

page-turner (engrossing book)
can't put it down (engrossing activity)
held my attention (kept me engrossed)
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