be engrossed

Frequency: 8.525.7 per million words

The most common way to state that someone is completely focused on something.

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Examples (10)

  • She is so engrossed in her work that she often forgets to eat.
  • The children were completely engrossed in the cartoon.
  • After the first chapter, you will be totally engrossed in the story.
  • He had been so engrossed in the game that he missed the phone call.
  • The scientists are deeply engrossed in their research.
  • Are you so engrossed in your phone that you didn't hear me?
  • It's easy to be engrossed in a task when you're passionate about it.
  • I was so engrossed in the conversation that I lost all track of time.
  • When he plays the piano, he is always engrossed in the music.
  • The jury was engrossed by the witness's compelling testimony.