engrossed in

Frequency: 8.830.1 per million words

Used to specify what someone is focused on (e.g., a book, a conversation).

engrossedengrossed + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He seemed completely engrossed in his book.
  • She was so engrossed in her work that she missed lunch.
  • The children were totally engrossed in the cartoon.
  • I became deeply engrossed in the conversation and lost track of time.
  • They have been engrossed in their research for months.
  • The audience was engrossed in the captivating performance.
  • He sat by the window, apparently engrossed in thought.
  • You look very engrossed in that video game.
  • It's easy to get engrossed in a good mystery novel.
  • The developers were completely engrossed in solving the complex bug.