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Engrossing

/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/

To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

📖 Definitions of "Engrossing"

verb
  1. 1

    To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

  2. 2

    To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).

  3. 3

    To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.

  4. 4

    To completely engage the attention of.

    "She seems to be completely engrossed in that book."

noun
  1. 1

    The act of one who engrosses, or buys up wholesale.

adjective
  1. 1

    Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

    "an engrossing documentary"

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