Engrossing

/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts10 letters
Definition of Engrossing

verb

  1. To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.
  2. To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.).
  3. To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly.
  4. To completely engage the attention of.

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

  5. To thicken; to condense.

adjective

  1. Utterly consuming one's time and attention.

    "an engrossing documentary"

Anagrams of Engrossing

No exact anagrams found for "engrossing". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "engrossing" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Engrossing"

Engrossing is a 10-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Engrossing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "engrossing" is a medium-scoring word.