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engrossed
adjective as in preoccupied; attentive to
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While he appears to be more engrossed in his phone than the family activities around him, the truth might just reduce you to sobs.
Next to her was Justice Samuel Alito, who seemed to be engrossed in reading the entire time.
However, that desire waned quickly as I became engrossed in more fulfilling work in media.
But I was lured in by the witty dialogue, then genuinely engrossed and creeped out.
She had been silent while he was so deeply engrossed in thought, and upon hearing her voice he started abruptly.
For a considerable time they were silent, the one busily engaged writing, the other engrossed with a book.
With an animated countenance and a cheerful smile, she was all engrossed in endeavoring to infuse fortitude into his soul.
The one hope of existence during this interval is to get him engrossed in painting; but where is he to paint?
He caught the ear of the public, and engrossed an attention which was certainly very remarkable.
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On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to engrossed, such as: absorbed, captivated, consumed, engaged, enthralled, and submerged.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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