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Engrossed Definition & Meaning

engrossed
adjective
  1. giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"
  2. written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document

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What does engrossed mean?
giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought" written formally in a large clear script, as a deed or other legal document
What part of speech is engrossed?
Engrossed is an adjective.
How many definitions does engrossed have?
Engrossed has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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