1. capturing and holding the complete attention or interest of someone

Examples

• The novel was so engrossing that I couldn't put it down.
• She found the documentary engrossing and watched it twice.
• The engrossing mystery kept audiences guessing until the final scene.
• He was so engrossing in his work that he didn't notice the time passing.
• The engrossing conversation lasted for hours.
• That video game is incredibly engrossing; players lose track of time.
• The engrossing plot twists made the movie unforgettable.